Urgent warning to Scots beach-goers over ‘potential threat to human health'
GRIM SWIM Urgent warning to Scots beach-goers over 'potential threat to human health'
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A WARNING has been issued to Scots beach-goers over a health risk at a popular wild swimming spot.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) says raw sewage has been discovered at Dunbar East bathing water.
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A routine sample was collected, indicating a high bacterial result at the beach.
Punters have been advised not to bathe, paddle or play in the sea or the streams running into the sea until further notice.
Signs have been erected by SEPA and the warning is effective from July 30.
A spokesperson for SEPA told Edinburgh Live: "SEPA are aware of a high bacterial result at Dunbar East bathing water.
"Our officers are currently investigating the cause of this high result and if required we will explore any mitigation measures.
"Further water samples have been taken from the bathing water to determine if there is any on-going impact.
"East Lothian Council has placed signs at the bathing water to notify users of the high result and to avoid bathing and paddling.
"Advice against bathing will remain in place until SEPA are satisfied water quality at Dunbar East is no longer impacted."
It comes days after a "do not swim" warning was issued following a pollution incident in Aberdeen.
Punters have been ordered not to bathe in the water due to hazardous material.
The issue was caused due to an earlier power outage at Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works on Friday, July 25.
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