Advice against bathing at Aberdeen bathing water
Date published: 25 July 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are aware of an ongoing pollution incident at Aberdeen bathing water due to an earlier power outage at Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works on Friday 25th July.
Due to the potential impact on water quality SEPA’s bathing water signage at Aberdeen beach has been updated to advise against bathing and paddling.
A spokesperson for SEPA said:
“SEPA was made aware by the operator of an ongoing pollution incident at Aberdeen bathing water due to an earlier power outage at Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works caused by an unplanned power cut in the area.
“Although power has now been restored to the treatment works, during the power outage, screened sewage was discharged into the sea close to Aberdeen harbour.
“As a precaution, SEPA’s electronic bathing water signage will remain in place to reflect the temporary guidance against paddling or bathing until SEPA are satisfied that the situation has returned to normal.”
Notes to Editors
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