Pollution warnings issued for Welsh beaches as people are warned to stay out of the water
A public health warning has been issued for pollution at six popular Welsh beaches.
The beaches included in the warning are Aberdyfi in Gwynedd, Aberystwyth on the west coast, Traeth Gwyn in New Quay, Llangrannog, Poppit Sands Beach and Newport Beach. Safer Seas & Rivers Service have advised members of the public to avoid swimming in the areas affected, North Wales Live reports.
Warnings on the service's website said: "Aberdyfi Pollution Risk Warning: Bathing not advised today due to the likelihood of reduced water quality. Aberdyfi is a sandy beach stretching over three miles located at the mouth of the River Dyfi."
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"A harbour can be found to the east of the beach, with sand dunes to the north west. Sailing and windsurfing are popular but swimmers should be aware of strong currents here due to the Dyfi estuary outflow. There is a Combined Sewage Overflow in the town centre, with an emergency overflow into the Dyfi Estuary, close to the jetty."
The warning for Aberystwyth says: "Bathing not advised today due to the likelihood of reduced water quality. A sheltered, sloping sand and shingle beach in the middle of Cardigan Bay. The beach is 350m wide, found between the castle and harbour breakwater. The beach is backed by the town."
The reason for the pollution is unknown, but it follows heavy rain fall.
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