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Devon Coast Closed: Sewage Spill Fouls Waters
16 Jun
Summary
- Public warned to avoid water due to a sewage spill.
- Pollution incident occurred at Mayor's Avenue Pumping Station.
- Work is underway to repair the burst and manage wastewater.
Residents and visitors in Devon have been advised to avoid entering the water near Dartmouth due to a sewage spill. The Environment Agency issued the warning following a pollution incident at the Mayor's Avenue Pumping Station, operated by South West Water.
Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority confirmed that warning signs will be prominently displayed. These will be placed at key swimming locations, including Warfleet Creek, Dartmouth Castle, and Sugary Cove, to alert the public to the contamination.
South West Water has stated that its teams are diligently working to resolve the issue. They are utilizing tankers to transport wastewater to a treatment facility while the necessary repairs are completed as swiftly as possible.
