water quality

The Blue Flag is once again flying over Exmouth Beach today as water quality has returned to qualifying levels.

It has been 5 days since the pollution incident ended and no more sewerage has been released by South West Water in the intervening period.

A spokesperson from East Devon District Council explained that the Blue Flag is more than a symbol of water quality; it...

Locals and holiday makers who enjoy a paddle or swim at the region's beautiful beaches may feel reassured today after statistics revealed that virtually all coastal bathing waters in the South West have reached a minimum quality standard.

Statistics released today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have revealed that the South West's coastal bathing water...