Is it safe to swim?

Sewage spills happening now

31 storm overflows are discharging into UK bathing waters right now.

Storm overflows monitored within ten kilometres of a designated bathing water, from the water companies' near real-time feeds. Updated 04:00.

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The five-year record

This page is today only. For how often each beach has had sewage over five years, see the worst beaches for sewage in England.

About this data

Storm overflows are reported by the English and Welsh water companies and Thames Water under the Open Government Licence. A discharge does not always reach the bathing water, and reporting can lag. For the full picture at one beach, open its page for the live verdict and the regulator's profile.