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Plymouth Hoe no swim advice lifted after no more sewage discharge

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Plymouth Hoe no-swim advice lifted following sewage discharge

Overview

The Environment Agency has removed 'no swim' advice for Plymouth Hoe West and Plymouth Hoe East after unpermitted sewage was discharged due to operational issues at a plant on the River Plym. The warning was lifted after two full tidal cycles passed with no further pollution reports.

Key points

  • Advice against swimming at Plymouth Hoe West and Plymouth Hoe East has been lifted.
  • The warning was initially put in place on Friday by the Environment Agency following unpermitted sewage discharge.
  • Operational issues at a plant on the River Plym caused the sewage discharge.
  • The restriction was removed the following day after two full tidal cycles with no further pollution reports.
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