Advice against bathing at Fisherrow Sands
Date published: 05 September 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are investigating an ongoing pollution incident in the Polton area that affected the River North Esk.
Due to the potential impact on water quality SEPA’s bathing water signage at Fisherrow Sands has been updated to advise against bathing as a precaution.
A spokesperson for SEPA said:
“SEPA are aware of an ongoing pollution incident in the Polton area that affected the River North Esk.
“Our officers have attended the location to assess the impact and have been working with the operator to minimise harm. This water quality incident is not related to Scottish Water’s assets.
“SEPA’s electronic bathing water signage will continue to reflect the temporary guidance against paddling or bathing until SEPA are satisfied there is no risk to the public. A bathing water sample will be taken early next week to determine if signage can be removed."