Sewage spill sparks 'don't swim' alert at popular Devon beach as water company faces backlash

South West Water (SWW) have apologised after a sewage leak sparked a ‘don’t swim’ alert at a popular beach in Devon in peak holiday season.

South West Water have apologised after a sewage leak sparked a ‘don’t swim’ alert at a popular beach in Devon in peak holiday season. Members of the public are being advised against swimming in the sea in Exmouth after a pipe burst at a nearby pumping station.The Environment Agency and the local council have both urged people to avoid the water.Yellow signs had reportedly been put up on Sunday while lifeguards were urging people to stay out of the sea using a loudspeaker.

Read more: Canal water being tested for cyanide after chemical spill in West Midlands 'kills dozens of fish'Read more: Shocking images show ‘hundreds' of fish dead as water tested for cyanide after chemical spill in West MidlandsLocal people have criticised the water company and East Devon District Council on social media.

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