Hundreds of sewage activists to take to water at Plymouth Hoe

Hundreds of sewage activists took to the water off Plymouth Hoe. Members of Surfers Against Sewage [SAS] called on the Plymouth community and all concerned citizens to join their "Paddle Out Protest"
SAS say "the aim is to highlight the urgent need for action against sewage pollution in UK waters, particularly in the Southwest".
MP Johnny Mercer, for Plymouth Moor View, has thanked SAS for "raising public awareness about sewage discharges" and says people in Plymouth "should not have to worry about clean water".
Surfers Against Sewage states: "The picturesque waters of Plymouth Sound and the surrounding Southwest region have been marred by increasing instances of sewage discharges.
"With 58,249 overflows across the South West Water region in 2023 alone lasting a combined duration of 530,736 hours the data provided by SWW reveals an alarming trend in the region, with significant sewage spills occurring repeatedly, affecting the water quality and marine life.
"The Safer Seas and Rivers Service supported by Surfers Against Sewage reports that in the past year alone, there have been numerous instances where untreated sewage was discharged into coastal waters and rivers, a dire situation that poses health risks to swimmers and marine fauna alike."
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