Sussex Coast Under Siege: 17 Pollution Warnings Hit Beaches
Today, the Sussex Coast is battling a pollution crisis with 17 active sewage warnings flashing across the region.
Sewage Warnings Flood Sussex Shores
The alarming alerts come from Surfers Against Sewage, who run a map tracking water quality. Their data reveals multiple spots along Sussex’s coastline where water quality has nosedived.
What the Warnings Mean
According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), these Pollution Risk Warnings signal that bathing waters have suffered “temporarily reduced” quality. The flags are raised for up to 72 hours, warning swimmers to steer clear.
