South West Water have apologised after a sewage leak sparked a ‘don’t swim’ alert at a popular beach in Devon in peak holiday season. Members of the public are being advised against swimming in the sea in Exmouth after a pipe burst at a nearby pumping station.The Environment Agency and the local council have both urged people to avoid the water.Yellow signs had reportedly been put up on Sunday while lifeguards were urging people to stay out of the sea using a loudspeaker.
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