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East England Coast Water Quality Soars
5 Dec
Summary
- All 35 bathing water sites in East England met minimum standards.
- Coastal water quality in the East of England has improved hugely.
- Campaigners urge more testing, calling results 'out of touch'.
The Environment Agency has reported a substantial improvement in coastal water quality across the East of England over the last twenty years. Recent assessments confirm that all 35 bathing water locations within the region have successfully met the minimum required standards for water quality.
Several notable areas have experienced marked enhancements, including popular spots like Heacham, Wells-next-the-Sea, Hunstanton Main, and Caister-on-Sea in Norfolk. Coastal towns in Essex, such as Holland-on-Sea, Manningtree, and Jaywick, also feature among the locations demonstrating significant progress.
While the EA’s water manager, Andrew Raine, expressed reassurance for swimmers, a prominent campaign group, Surfers Against Sewage, has voiced concerns. They are advocating for increased testing frequency and scope, suggesting the current findings do not accurately reflect the real-world conditions.
