People have still been swimming in the dirty water
Traces of E.coli have reportedly been found in seawater off beaches in Blackpool after raw sewage flowed into the sea during heavy rainfall earlier this week ..
Untreated sewage, mixed with rainwater, was released into the sea. This incident led to the Environment Agency, and various councils along the Fylde coast, warning people not to enter the water. While many forms of E.coli are harmless, the bacteria can lead to infection with symptoms including diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever. About half of people with the infection will have bloody diarrhoea, according to NHS Inform.
"A water sample taken in Blackpool South has confirmed there is E.coli present in the sea – a potentially harmful bacteria linked to raw sewage. Bathers are advised not to take to the water at eight beaches - including Bispham, Blackpool Central, Blackpool North, Blackpool South, Cleveleys, Fleetwood, St Annes and St Annes North."
A spokesperson for Environment Agency said: "As part of the multi-agency response we are working closely with United Utilities to minimise the impacts to people and the environment, which is our priority. Polluting our seas and rivers is unacceptable and we are carrying out a detailed investigation into this incident.
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