13/06/2023
A pollution incident has occurred which is affecting some beaches across the Fylde Coast.
United Utilities have announced that during last night’s storm untreated sewage, mixed with rainwater, was released into the sea. This is due to United Utilities’ sites in Blackpool reaching full capacity whilst repairs are being carried out to a burst pipe at Fleetwood wastewater treatment works.
Please be advised not to swim or bathe in the water at Cleveleys and Fleetwood until further notice.
Blackpool Council and Fylde Council are also advising against swimming at Blackpool Central, Bispham, North and South beaches, St Anne’s and St Anne’s North beaches until further notice.
More information can be found on United Utilities website https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/newsroom/latest-news/united-utilities-responds-to-burst-pipe-at-fleetwood-wastewater-treatment-works/
As a precaution it is also advised that animals are also kept out of the water. Please be reminded of the dog ban already in place at Cleveleys and Fleetwood. However, following the incident we would advise against animals entering the water along all of our beaches.
We have also been advised that construction of temporary overland pipework means that Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve is closed to the public until further notice.
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For more information and advise on all of England’s bathing waters visit Swimfo: Find a Bathing Water https://environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/