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Southern Water Races to Clean 10 Tonnes of Plastic Beads

11/28/2025

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Southern Water is accelerating removal of plastic biobeads from Camber Sands after a spill when up to 10 tonnes entered the sea.
Southern Water has deployed 12 battery-operated sieves and is funding three high-powered vacuum machines for ongoing cleaning.
Approximately 80% of the beads have been removed.
The Environment Agency is investigating the incident and Southern Water has accepted responsibility, with authorities and volunteers clearing remaining pellets.

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Story summary

Southern Water is accelerating removal of plastic biobeads from Camber Sands after a spill when up to 10 tonnes entered the sea.
Southern Water has deployed 12 battery-operated sieves and is funding three high-powered vacuum machines for ongoing cleaning.
Approximately 80% of the beads have been removed.
The Environment Agency is investigating the incident and Southern Water has accepted responsibility, with authorities and volunteers clearing remaining pellets.