Health warning issued for popular Scots beach as swimmers urged to stay away
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AN URGENT health warning has been issued to Scots heading to a popular beach this weekend.
Swimmers looking to take to the water in Dunbar East Beach have been urged to stay away due to an ongoing pollution incident.
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Locals have been urged not to go into the water at Dunbar East Beach
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Locals have been told they should not enter the sea after it was found that "sewage" had leaked into the water.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) launched an investigation into the incident this week.
The alarm was raised after the public body took samples during a routine test at the East Lothian beach on Tuesday.
The tests indicated that high levels of bacteria were found in the water, prompting the advice to stay clear of the water amid fear of a "potential human health risk".
SEPA was also made aware of "sewage" lingering near the bathing water on Wednesday, according to Edinburgh Live.
East Lothian Council and Scottish Water are working with SEPA to monitor the situation.
We are temporarily advising against bathing and paddling as a precautionary measure while we investigate
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And signs have been erected in the area to highlight the issue.
These measures are set to remain in place until the levels "return to a satisfactory level".
SEPA have confirmed that further testing on the levels will be carried out on Monday.
A spokesperson for SEPA told Edinburgh Live: 'A routine sample taken on 1st July as part of SEPAs bathing water quality monitoring program indicated a high bacterial result at Dunbar East Bathing Water in East Lothian.
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'We were also made aware of a report by a member of the public about sewage near the bathing water.
"This was reported to Scottish Water on the 2nd July."
They added: 'We are temporarily advising against bathing and paddling as a precautionary measure while we investigate.
"Signage has been posted to advise against bathing, which will remain in place until the water quality returns to a satisfactory level.
"Further water samples will be taken on 7th July.
'SEPA are liaising closely with East Lothian Council and Scottish Water, and we will continue to work together to monitor the situation.'
East Lothian Council has been contacted for comment.
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