Advice against bathing at Ardrossan/Saltcoats
Date published: 29 June 2026
SEPA have issued advice against bathing at Ardrossan/Saltcoats Bathing Water.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are investigating a pollution incident near to Saltcoats bathing water caused by a fault in a pipe.
Due to the potential impact on water quality SEPA’s bathing water signage at has been updated to advise against bathing.
A spokesperson for SEPA said:
“SEPA has been informed by Scottish Water of an ongoing pollution incident potentially affecting Saltcoats bathing water caused by a fault in a nearby rising main pipeline near Saltcoats Sewage Pumping Station.
“Scottish Water has been on site at this location from Monday 29th June carrying out repairs to the sewer network and need to make an emergency, temporary discharge of screened sewage to the sea at Stevenston.
“SEPA officers will carry out water quality testing at the site, inspections of the beaches and continue to be in contact Scottish Water and North Ayrshire Council to monitor the situation closely.
“Signage at Saltcoats was updated to advise against paddling or bathing and will continue to reflect this guidance until we are satisfied there is no risk.”
Notes to Editors
- Find more information about Scotland’s bathing waters, including the latest water quality results, predictions, and bathing water profiles on our website.