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Swimmers advised to stay out of the sea at Portobello beach

Swimmers are being advised against going into the sea at Portobello beach in Edinburgh due to “potential risk to human health” from bacteria.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has indicated a high bacterial result in the water following analysis of routine samples.

Temporary advice against bathing and paddling, from Pipe Lane to Joppa Rocks, has been issued.

Sepa is working closely with the City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Water.

Signs are alerting people to the situation.

Cammy Day, City of Edinburgh Council’s leader, said: “We’re aware of Sepa’s current advice against bathing and paddling at Portobello beach and I’d request that people follow the advice.

“The matter is currently under investigation, and we’ll continue to liaise with Sepa and our partners to monitor the situation.”


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