The Environment Agency has issued an update on the sewer pipe that burst in Phear Park on Tuesday (February 13).
Bathing is still 'not advised' on Exmouth beach as there is 'ongoing discharge' to the estuary as a result of burst rising main.
South West Water is currently in the process of replacing a long stretch of pipework in Phear Park.
After the pipe burst, tankers were brought in to take the wastewater to the sewage treatment plant while the pipe is repaired.
There were reports of sewage overflowing into Littleham Stream and being carried into the sea and on to the beach at low tide.
EA officers have completed tests at Phear Park Pumping Station Emergency Overflow outfall.
— Environment AgencySW (@EnvAgencySW) February 15, 2024
We can confirm there is an ongoing discharge to the estuary as a result of burst rising main.
Precautionary advice against bathing in #Exmouth has been reinstated: https://t.co/7m6GMJQLs9
As a result of this, tankerloads of sewage are again being transported through Exmouth to the Maer Lane treatment works after another burst pipe.
South West Water said: “We know there have been a number of bursts in this area in recent weeks and we want local residents to know that we are sorry. We will repair the burst as soon as possible and are also working on a long-term solution for the area.”
To contact the Environment Agency about this incident, please call 03708 506 506 quoting NIRS reference 02230150.
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