Only 93 beaches in England and Wales safe for swimming: complete list.

According to The Sun: Leave your civilized complexes at home, as sea swimming in England and Wales may not be as clean as it once seemed. And here’s why: British water companies are daily pumping sewage into the ocean.

Out of 561 identified swimming spots in England and Wales, only 93 are considered safe for swimming.

“The Sun’s travel team is working with the organization Surfers Against Sewage, which fights for the cleanliness of favorite swimming spots, to collect data on the 93 swimming areas along the coasts of England and Wales that have been least affected by pollution.”

Swimming in contaminated water can lead to illnesses from harmful bacteria, viruses, or pathogens, with gastroenteritis being the most common issue.

Most symptoms are mild, but severe cases may require hospitalization.

The list of the 93 swimming spots is based on the assessments of water companies, which indicate which coastlines are free from sewage contamination.

Popular beaches such as Broadsands Beach in South Devon and Ladram Bay are included in the list of clean swimming waters.

Other locations, such as Low Newton in Northumberland, Whitesands Bay, and Poole Harbour Lake, also make the list.

Alum Chime Beach in Bournemouth, recently recognized as one of the best beaches in the world, has an 'excellent' water quality rating.

Of the 93 swimming spots, 15 are in Devon, 28 in Cornwall, 21 in Wales, and 12 in Dorset, managed by various water companies.

Data do not include water bodies located far from the coast due to possible sewage contamination.

89 swimming spots in Scotland are not included as Scottish Water does not provide data on sewage impact.

For more detailed information on the cleanest coastal swimming spots, refer to the provided interactive map.

Water classifications range from excellent to poor, with only two spots having sufficient classification - Goring Beach and North Shore of Llandudno.

Swimming in sufficient water is possible but carries some risk of illness due to bacteria.

For up-to-date information on swimming spots, it is recommended to use the Safer Seas and Rivers Service app from Surfers Against Sewage.

Check the app for information on sewage across the UK, especially after heavy rains, before planning a beach trip.

Here is the list of the 93 coastlines that have been least affected by sewage.

• Low Newton - Northumbrian Water - Excellent
• Roker, Sunderland - Northumbrian Water - Excellent
• Seaton Carew North Gear - Northumbrian Water - Excellent
• South Shields - Northumbrian Water - Good
• ...

Swimfo recommends avoiding swimming in these specific waters along the coast of England and Wales

• Tainmouth Kallercoots
• Littlehaven Beach
• Scarborough South Bay
• Blackpool North
• ...

During the summer heat, nothing is as pleasant as relaxing on a clean beach and swimming in clear water. However, sewage contamination is becoming a serious threat to public health. It is important to check current data and follow recommendations to avoid the risk of disease and enjoy safe swimming along the coast of England and Wales.