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Authorities have lifted the swimming ban off the Isle of Wight after resolving a sewage spill that forced a week-long closure of popular beaches. Over 1.2 million litres of untreated wastewater were diverted, but testing now confirms waters are safe.
Totland Bay and Colwell Bay are off-limits after a one-hour sewage release. The Environment Agency warns swimmers away until Thursday while Southern Water investigates. Families and pet owners told to steer clear.
Health authorities have advised the public to avoid swimming near coastal areas of the Isle of Wight after a second untreated sewage discharge in a week. The Environment Agency confirmed the spill at Cowes on Thursday morning, raising concerns over water quality and marine safety.
Cornish beaches from Newquay to St Ives closed to water users after a 2.1-million-litre sewage spill overwhelmed treatment works. South West Water issued the advisory late Tuesday as engineers race to stem the flow and assess damage.