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Water quality: Ogmore pollution mystery still unsolved after ban (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Investigations into the source of pollution at a popular beach in south Wales remain inconclusive more than a week after people were told to avoid going into the water.

Half-term visitors to Ogmore beach in Vale of Glamorgan said they were "disappointed" to not be able to swim.

Last week, Welsh Water said it had identified a "small leak" at its Penybont wastewater treatment works.

But it has since said there was "not enough evidence" to pinpoint the problem to the plant and the source of the pollution remained unidentified.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

Investigations into the source of pollution at a popular beach in south Wales remain inconclusive more than a week after people were told to avoid going into the water.

Mike Ellams, a marine conservationist, has had to postpone a clean up alongside the River Ogmore, which was due to take place on Saturday, citing fears for people's safety.

"Following over 1,200 hours of detailed investigations, analysis, trial holes, CCTV inspections, and 3D scanning of pipes and tanks, no leaks or significant faults have been found at the site.

""Our initial identification of a potential leak on site was later established to be a ground water pipe unrelated to our treatment works or sewer network.

Miles Punter, director of environment and housing services for Vale of Glamorgan council, said the local authority was in regular contact with Welsh Water and NRW.

"While the council understands the causes of the pollution incident are still being investigated, it is hugely disappointing and regrettable that we have to take additional measures to discourage people from entering the sea.

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