Why are UK beaches polluted?

Almost a quarter of the UK's sea swimmers may not take a dip in the ocean this year because of sewage dumping by water companies, according to a poll. Sewage was dumped into waters near England's most celebrated beaches for nearly 8,500 hours last year, analysis shows.



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