Barry Island: Beach water pollution fears after ‘false alarm’

“Our whole experience was ruined,” she said.

“It’s great that it’s a false alarm this time – however, it does not take away from the fact we have now become more aware of all the illegal discharges over the last year.

“As a parent with very small children, we do use the beach quite often.

“I’m likely now to place my trust more in the charities and organisations like Surfers Against Sewage who seem to have our best interests at heart.”

She called for water companies to become “more transparent” and for better communication.

“They’re not keeping us informed,” she said.

“Yes there might not have been sewage spilling into the water at that exact time we were in the sea, but it does not take away from the fact that quite regularly sewage is pumped into that very busy tourist area.”