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Brighton sewage alerts drive swimmers away from beach
8/30/2026
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Story summary
- Brighton residents say sewage pollution is forcing swimmers to avoid the sea.
- Public data recorded two sewage alerts at Brighton beach in August.
- Hildi Mitchell reports pollution discourages swimmers, especially low-income families, from using the sea.
- Greg Veros now prefers Brighton’s outdoor pool after illness he attributes to sewage contamination.
