Over 30 Cornwall Beaches Issued Sewage Spillage Warnings Over Easter Weekend

In a concerning development for Cornwall’s coastal areas, over 30 beaches have been issued warnings due to sewage discharges.

The alerts come in the wake of substantial rainfall and strong gales, impacting many of the region’s favoured destinations for locals and visitors alike.

Safety Notices for Beachgoers and Pet Owners

The situation has led to urgent advisories for several of Cornwall’s most beloved beaches, including well-known spots such as Polzeath, Porthowan, Looe, and Fistral Bay. Surfers Against Sewage, through its real-time map, has identified these areas as suffering from sewage overflow in the past 48 hours. Given the potential for polluted waters, visitors, including those looking to enjoy swimming and surfing, are advised to exercise caution. Importantly, dog owners are also urged to keep their pets out of the water to prevent health risks, ensuring the safety of all beachgoers and their furry companions.

Beaches Under Alert

The current situation has resulted in storm sewage alerts being issued for the following Cornwall beaches:

• Widemouth Bay
• Polzeath
• Trevone Bay
• Harlyn Bay
• Mawgan Porth
• Watergate Bay
• Fistral North
• Fistral South
• Crantock
• Holywell Bay
• Trevaunance Cove
• Porthtowan
• Portreath
• Godrevy Towans
• Gwithian Towans
• Porthkidney
• Long Rock
• Perranuthnoe
• Polurrian Cove
• Coverack
• Swanpool
• Porthluney
• Gorran Haven Little Perhaver
• Portmellon
• Polstreath
• Pentewan
• Readymoney Cove
• East Looe
• Millendreath
• Seaton
• Cawsand
• Kingsand

Advisory for the Community

Community members and visitors planning outings to these affected locations are encouraged to stay updated on the water quality status. This advice is particularly crucial for those engaging in water activities and dog owners to ensure the health and safety of all beach users during this period of environmental challenge.