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Chemical contaminationActiveFirst seen 19/09/2026, 14:00

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No bathing warning at beach linked to blue brook

Officials have issued a warning advising people not to swim at Exmouth beach and nearby swimming spots until further notice. This follows a pollution incident in Littleham Brook in Exmouth, which has caused the water to turn bright blue. The Environment Agency is continuing its investigation.

Location
Exmouth, Devon
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Start
Unknown
End
Ongoing
Event type
Chemical contamination
Status
Active
Region
Devon
Last updated

Timeline

  1. · Alert first recorded
  2. · Record last updated

United KingdomReportsSeptember 2026ArchiveMethodology

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