2023 Bathing Water Profile for Warkworth

http://environment.data.gov.uk/data/bathing-water-profile/ukc2101-04200/2023:1

  • bathing water description
    Warkworth Beach is a remote beach situated on the north east coast of Northumberland. The designated area of the long, gently sloping sandy beach is one kilometre long.
  • controller name
    Northumberland
  • county name
    Northumberland
  • macro algae statement
    For the four year (2019-2022) assessment period where data is available, seaweed (macroalgae) was not assessed as being sufficient to be objectionable, but was observed as being present on 100% of visits. Environment Agency research suggests this bathing water does not have a history of large amounts of seaweed (macro algae).
  • misconnections statement
    Modern sewerage systems have two separate systems, one takes foul sewage to sewage treatment, the other takes rainwater runoff through surface water drains to rivers, lakes and the sea. Misconnections occur when waste water pipes are plumbed into surface water drains instead of the foul water sewerage system. This can give rise to pollution when the waste water is discharged directly to the environment through the surface water drain. For example, a washing machine or toilet may be incorrectly plumbed so that it discharges to the surface drain rather than the foul sewage drain.
  • phytoplankton statement
    For the four year (2019-2022) assessment period where data is available, phytoplankton (microscopic algae) was not noted at this site. Environment Agency research suggests this bathing water does not have a history of phytoplankton blooms. The risks to human health from contact, ingestion or inhalation with marine algae that currently occur in UK coastal waters are considered to be low. However, some individuals may be more sensitive and display some reactions. A common marine algae found in UK coastal waters is Phaeocystis, which is often mistaken for sewage as it forms foam and a brown scum, but it is non-toxic.
  • pollution risk forecast statement
    There are no active pollution risk forecasts made at this bathing water. However any bathing water has the potential to be affected by a pollution incident and if this occurs a pollution risk warning with associated advice against bathing will be issued on this website.
  • pollution risk forecasting
    false
  • pref label
    2023 Bathing Water Profile for Warkworth
  • sampling frequency
    10
  • season finish date
    2023-09-30
  • season start date
    2023-05-01
  • version string
    1
  • visible pollution statement
    Environment Agency samplers make observations of litter present on the beach at every visit, this includes assessments of sewage debris, litter and tar. At Warkworth for the four year (2019-2022) assessment period where data is available, sewage debris was not assessed as being sufficient to be objectionable, but was observed as being present on 4% of visits. Litter was not assessed as being sufficient to be objectionable, but was observed as being present on 74% of visits. Tarry residue was not noted at this site.
  • working with private owners statement
    There are a number of isolated dwellings within the catchment which are not on the main sewerage system and have private sewage treatment arrangements. The Environment Agency does not believe these are a source of pollution to the bathing water at present. If any concerns arise, the Environment Agency will investigate and request immediate remedial action from those responsible.
  • zoi description
    The natural drainage (hydrological) catchment surrounding the bathing water is mainly that of the River Coquet and measures approximately 610 square kilometres. The catchment is steep in its upper reaches becoming progressively flatter to the east. The majority of the catchment is used for mixed farming. There are a number of small to medium sized communities within the catchment. The majority of the small ones have private sewage treatment arrangements, with only the larger ones having a public sewerage network and treatment works.
  • bathing water

    Warkworth

  • local authority
    Northumberland
  • season interval

    p152 dT23 h59 m59 s

  • source
    row=0007
  • standard language collection

    2023 04200:1

    • algae general statement
      Seaweed (macroalgae) and phytoplankton (microscopic algae) are a natural part of the marine and freshwater environment. Below we note whether these have been recorded in quantities sufficient to be a nuisance.
    • eso outfalls general statement
      The majority of sewers in England are “combined sewers” and carry both sewage and surface water from roofs and drains. A storm overflow operates during heavy rainfall when the sewerage system becomes overwhelmed by the amount of surface water. The overflow prevents sewage from backing up pipes and flooding properties and gardens. An emergency overflow will only operate infrequently, for example due to pump failure or blockage in the sewerage system.
    • local authority general statement
      Heavy rain falling on pavements and roads often flows into surface water drains or highway drains, ending up in local rivers and ultimately the sea. The quality of bathing water may be adversely affected as a result of such events.
    • pollution management general statement
      It is the Environment Agency role to drive improvement of water quality at bathing waters that are at risk of failing higher standards. It is natural for water to run off the land to the sea. Water quality at a bathing water is dependent upon the type and area of land (the catchment) draining to the water and the activities undertaken in that catchment.
    • stw outfalls general statement
      Discharges from sewage treatment works have improved substantially in England since the 1980s.
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    ukc2101 04200 1 webres.jpg

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