Surfers and swimmers are being warned about a reported sewage overflow incident affecting two adjoining North East beaches.
On Wednesday, a pollution risk alert was put in place at the Seaburn and Roker beaches in Sunderland.
The alert has been shared by the Surfers Against Sewage from the Safer Seas and River Services app - noting that storm sewage has been discharged in the last 48 hours.
Safer Seas and River Services monitor water quality around the UK.
Read more: Sunderland: Northumbrian Water apologise over confusion caused by alert
Where are the alerts in place?
- Seaburn
Pollution Alert: Storm sewage has been discharged from a sewer overflow in this location within the past 48 hours.
Seaburn Beach (Whitburn North) is a gently sloping sandy resort beach measuring approximately 1.5km in length to the north of Sunderland. The beach is backed by a promenade for most of its length. There are three high level sewer overflows discharging to the beach which may affect water quality especially after heavy rainfall.
- Roker
Pollution Alert: Storm sewage has been discharged from a sewer overflow in this location within the past 48 hours.
Roker beach (Whitburn South) is the closest beach to the north of Sunderland. A wide sandy beach with all the usual seaside attractions
What is Surfers Against Sewage
Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that says it "inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife".
Northumbrian Water has been approached for comment.
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