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Is Blackpool safe to swim?

Kelvin Hirthe
Kelvin Hirthe
2025-04-23 02:07:44
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Each of these sites are monitored the by Environment Agency during the bathing season, which runs from May to September, taking 20 samples at each site every year. These sites must meet European guidelines of water quality, with the aim of protecting the health of people who may want to swim, paddle or even just splash and play there. Blackpool Council is working closely with the Environment Agency, as well as the wider Fylde Peninsula Water Management Partnership to ensure our waters continue to meet the new standards. The council also has a legal responsibility under the contaminated land investigation process to stop the pollution of controlled waters. You can look up details of designated bathing waters on the Environment Agencies Swimfo webpage. Bathing water is effected by a variety of sources; incorrect disposable of cooking fats, sanitary products and other hygiene products such as wetwipes can cause blockages.
Oliver Marks
Oliver Marks
2025-04-23 01:36:52
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If you’re heading to Blackpool and would like to enjoy the water, you can with some areas being available to swim in. Blackpool's coast allows for visitors to swim in some areas. The Blackpool council website explains that four stretches of Blackpool’s coast are available for those who want to swim. There are eight designated spots across the Fylde coast. These sites must meet European guidelines of water quality, with the aim of protecting the health of people who may want to swim, paddle or even just splash and play there. During the bathing season every year, the Environment Agency monitors every site and takes 20 samples from each. You can keep up to date with any pollution warnings at Bispham, Blackpool Central, Blackpool North and Blackpool South via the website. You can see the annual water quality and pollution update for Blackpool beaches via the council’s website.
Reva Aufderhar
Reva Aufderhar
2025-04-22 21:49:30
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United Utilities have announced that during last night’s storm untreated sewage, mixed with rainwater, was released into the sea. Please be advised to not swim or bathe in the water at Blackpool Central, Bispham, North and South beaches until further notice. This also extends to Fleetwood and Cleveleys beach, St Anne’s and St Anne’s North beaches until further notice. The South Pier is a brilliant attraction for families, particularly for the Blue Flag beach opposite Blackpool Pleasure Beach. This latest accolade marks the excellent sea quality, and makes this the perfect location for paddling in the waves or having a seaside picnic.