2023 Water Quality Report
This year we’ve supercharged our report – exploring what water quality issues look like on the ground, in communities across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Sewage pollution alerts
This map is built from our free Safer Seas & Rivers Service (SSRS) app, which tracks real-time sewage discharge and pollution risks around the UK.
Sick of Sewage?
Tell us if your time in the sea got you sick and help us gather evidence on the impact of sewage to strengthen our case with government and inspire action.
Take Part in a Survey and Protect Our Waters!
We need your help! By filling out BlueAdapt's Sea User Health Survey, you’ll be contributing to vital research investigating if real-time pollution alerts can reduce exposure to waterborne infections from coastal water.
Can’t See Your Favourite Swim Spot on the Map?
If you would like to add a location to the SSRS please fill in this form.
You don’t have to leave your email address, but if you do we’ll follow up with you regarding this location. You can opt-out at any time, we’ll keep your data safe and will never, ever, share it. Read our Privacy Policy for more info.
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The Safer Seas & Rivers Service
Overflowing sewage. Pollution. Poor water quality. When it comes to living in the UK, shit happens. And far too much of it in our waterscapes. Untreated sewage and wastewater regularly gush from thousands of sewer overflows around the country. That’s why we’ve made it easy to check in, search out a swim, surf or sail…
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