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Southern Water sewage spill triggers Sandwich Bay advisory lift

8/5/2026

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The Environment Agency lifted the bathing advisory at Sandwich Bay after water tests showed no ongoing impact.
Southern Water reported a wastewater main burst between Golf Road Pumping Station in Deal and Weatherlees Treatment Works in Ramsgate.
Dover District Council said sewage entered a stream near the River Stour following the burst.
Southern Water rerouted wastewater within its network while repairs were made.

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Story summary

The Environment Agency lifted the bathing advisory at Sandwich Bay after water tests showed no ongoing impact.
Southern Water reported a wastewater main burst between Golf Road Pumping Station in Deal and Weatherlees Treatment Works in Ramsgate.
Dover District Council said sewage entered a stream near the River Stour following the burst.
Southern Water rerouted wastewater within its network while repairs were made.