Following the spectacular collapse of a section of the sea wall at Livermead on Easter Monday, the sewerage system has been damaged and disruptions are taking place as a consequence.
Sewage is now being diverted to the outfall at Hope's Nose and there is an increased risk to bathers.
This extract has been gleaned from South West Water:
In the meantime, Livermead Beach is closed and we will be issuing ‘red’ warnings to the public advising them not to go into the bathing waters at Beacon Cove, Torre Abbey and Hollicombe due to possible pollution from the sewage coming from the overflow.
‘Amber’ warnings stating there is an increased risk of pollution will be issued for Shoalstone (Brixham), Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton Sands, Preston Sands, Meadfoot, Anstey’s, Babbacombe, Oddicombe, Watcombe and Maidencombe.
Warning signs are likely to be displayed but please do not enter the water along these beaches until the hazard has been resolved.
Thursday, April 04, 2013
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