Winter surfers biggest winners in new bathing water sewage crackdown

Ministers have launched a consultation to expand protection of England and Wales’s 550 official water bathing sites year-round, including popular surfing areas, due to concerns about pollution outside of summer months. This follows a crackdown on the water industry for sewage dumping in waterways, with plans to allow more people to enjoy and connect with the country’s beautiful waters. Bathing waters are monitored by the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales, with annual ratings based on water quality.

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