Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners are today relieved to announce that the Ultra Violet (UV) treatment that renders sewage effluent clean and safe, has finally be turned back on by Anglian Water at the popular beaches of Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe. Unfortunately for surfers this is just as the best surf season finishes.
SAS are pleased to hear the European Commission (EC) has decided to take the United Kingdom to the European Court of Justice over non-compliance with EU environment legislation.
Scottish SAS representatives are joined by local MSP to warn of potential increased health risks as sewage treatment is reduced at the east coast’s top surf spot.
Clean water campaigners from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are urging all water users to watch Panorama this Monday, 7 September, BBC1 at 8.30pm. FULL STORY »
There’s obviously a host of reasons why you need to join SAS, but in case you were thinking that the real reason they started – poo on your beach – has gone, then think again. Whilst they have done an amazing job in this area, it still happens.
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