Advice against bathing at Dunbar East
Date published: 03 July 2025
SEPA have issued advice against bathing at Dunbar East Bathing Water.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are investigating an ongoing pollution incident at Dunbar East.
Due to the potential impact on water quality, bathing water signage at Dunbar East has been updated to advise against bathing.
A spokesperson for SEPA said: “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.
“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.
“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.”
Notes to Editors
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