Update: Dunbar East bathing water samples show no risk to public
Date published: 08 July 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have updated their advice on bathing at Dunbar East after the latest water quality samples showed no risk to the public.
A sample taken at the bathing water on Monday, 7th July showed water quality had returned to satisfactory levels and signage advising against bathing will be removed.
Signage was changed on Thursday, 3rd July to advise against bathing as a precautionary measure after analysis of routine samples indicated a high bacterial result. SEPA liaised closely with East Lothian Council and Scottish Water.
A spokesperson for SEPA said:
"Following visual checks of the beach and water sampling by our officers, SEPA have confirmed there is no current impact on water quality at Dunbar East bathing water. Signs advising against bathing will be removed.
“Water sampling will continue to take place throughout the bathing season as part of routine testing.
"We continue to work with our partners to improve Scotland’s water environment and make our summer visits to the beach safer and more enjoyable."
Notes to Editors
- Find bathing water profiles and sampling results on SEPA's Bathing Waters web page.