SEPA has warned people not to contact Kinghorn Burn and the adjoining Kinghorn Harbour beach in Fife after testing found intermittently poor water quality. Scottish Water and Fife Council are involved in the investigation, and warning signs have been installed while further sampling continues.
Warning at Kinghorn
People have been told to avoid contact with Kinghorn Burn and the adjoining Kinghorn Harbour beach in Fife after tests found intermittently poor water quality.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said temporary warning signs have been put up at access points to the beach while monitoring continues.
SEPA has issued the advice as a precaution while it keeps sampling the water and assessing the risk to the public.
Investigation under way
Scottish Water said it is investigating the sewer network and the wider underground drainage network in Kinghorn to identify possible sources of the problem.
Fife Council said the pollution incident may present a risk to human and animal health.
Officials have not identified the exact source of the contamination.
Public advice
The burn runs under the town and across Kinghorn Harbour beach, making the site a concern for both residents and visitors.
People who become unwell after contact with the water have been told to seek NHS advice, especially if they develop sickness, diarrhoea, stomach cramps or fever.
SEPA will continue testing before deciding whether the warning can be lifted.
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