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        , "samplingPoint" : {"_about" : "http://location.data.gov.uk/so/ef/SamplingPoint/bwsp.eaew/46500", "easting" : 312600.0, "lat" : 54.89556591784038, "long" : -3.364291936911052, "name" : {"_value" : "Sampling point at Skinburness", "_lang" : "en"}
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      , "bathingWaterDescription" : {"_value" : "Skinburness is a remote beach comprising of stone and shingle sloping gently to mudflats closer to the water. The bathing water is flanked by large, stone sea defences along the coastline.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "countyName" : {"_value" : "Cumbria", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "esoOutfallsStatement" : {"_value" : "In 2003 United Utilities improved the discharge from West Silloth Pumping Station by adding screens to the treatment process.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "historyStatement" : {"_value" : "Silloth Sewage Treatment Works discharges to the south of Skinburness bathing water. In 1993 the flow from a number of small sewage systems and crude sewage outfalls serving the Skinburness Hotel, Dicktrod Lane and Longhouses was diverted to Silloth Sewage Treatment Works. In 1995 storm water storage was provided at the sewage treatment works which allowed the closure of storm overflows in Silloth town. The discharge from the sewage treatment works has received disinfection since 1995. In 2003 United Utilities upgraded the disinfection treatment to protect bathing water quality. A survey in 2003 confirmed the storm treatment at the sewage treatment works protected bathing water quality.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "investigationsStatement" : {"_value" : "The Environment Agency recently introduced a DNA identification technique that helps to show whether sources of pollution are human or animal. In 2009 this method was used at the Skinburness bathing water. It has highlighted agriculture, as well as the presence of dogs and birds on the beach, can impact bathing water quality. This identification technique is enabling us to target actions. \nUnited Utilities, with the Environment Agency support, is developing a detailed model of the Solway Estuary and the north Cumbrian coast to assess the impact from the numerous inputs on bathing water quality. The model will be completed in 2012.\nIn 2011, the Environment Agency surveyed streams and rivers in this area to identify sources of contamination. The Environment Agency will be following up the findings to improve bathing water quality. Between January and March 2012 the Environment Agency also surveyed surface water drains in this area to identify any sources of contamination. The Environment Agency are working with United Utilities, the local authority and householders to resolve any issues.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "localAuthority" : {"_about" : "http://location.data.gov.uk/id/au/localAuthority/ons:gss/E07000026", "label" : [{"_value" : "Allerdale District (B)", "_lang" : "en"}
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      , "macroAlgaeStatement" : {"_value" : "This bathing water does not have a history of large amounts of seaweed (macroalgae).", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "misconnectionsStatement" : {"_value" : "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.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "name" : {"_value" : "2012 Bathing Water Profile for Skinburness", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "phytoplanktonStatement" : {"_value" : "Phytoplankton (microscopic algae) naturally increase in number at certain times of the year. This process is known as a phytoplankton bloom. This bathing water does not have a history of phytoplankton blooms.", "_lang" : "en"}
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        , "esoOutfallsGeneralStatement" : {"_value" : "The majority of sewers in England and Wales are \u201ccombined sewers\u201d 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.", "_lang" : "en"}
        , "localAuthorityGeneralStatement" : {"_value" : "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.", "_lang" : "en"}
        , "pollutionManagementGeneralStatement" : {"_value" : "It is the Environment Agency\u2019s role to drive improvement of water quality at bathing waters that are at risk of failing European 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.", "_lang" : "en"}
        , "stwOutfallsGeneralStatement" : {"_value" : "Discharges from sewage treatment works have improved substantially in England and Wales since the 1980s.", "_lang" : "en"}
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      , "streamsRiversStatement" : {"_value" : "Two main rivers, the Waver and Wampool, drain the catchment and enter the Solway Firth to the north of the bathing water. The extent of the agricultural land use both on the coast and within the two river catchments mean that during and after periods of heavy rainfall runoff from these agricultural areas will be greatly increased. This can be a source of reduced water quality. \nThe bathing water is located on the southern side of the Solway Firth. The rivers and streams draining into the Solway Firth such as the River Eden could impact on bathing water quality.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "stwOutfallsStatement" : {"_value" : "In 2010 United Utilities transferred the discharges from four sewage treatment works at Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Glasson and Drumburgh to a new sewage treatment works at Glasson. This has ensured improved treatment to the sewage flows and has improved the bathing water quality at Skinburness.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "versionString" : "1", "webResImage" : "http://environment.data.gov.uk/media/image/bathing-water-profile/ukd1101-46500_1-webres.jpg", "workingWithFarmersStatement" : {"_value" : "The land around Skinburness contains large areas of agricultural land. Grazing on the Moricambe Bay salt marshes can impact on the Skinburness bathing water. During and after periods of heavy rainfall excess water may not soak into agricultural land causing runoff into rivers and the sea. High spring tides can cover the salt marsh and cause wash off from the land. The quality of the bathing water may decline as a result of such events. \nA partnership between Natural England and the Environment Agency, as part of the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative, aims to improve the Environment Agency understanding of pollution issues and work with farmers to enhance farming practices and reduce runoff from farmland. Actions include: a programme of educational events for farmers; services and advice to farmers and land managers within the catchment; farm visits; and surveys of the area to identify pollution risks. A project is currently underway within the River Waver and River Wampool catchments focussing on trialling methods designed to reduce the impact from agriculture on water quality.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "workingWithIndustryStatement" : {"_value" : "The Sellafield nuclear site is located on the West Cumbrian coast just north of the village of Seascale. The site which covers an area around four square kilometres is bordered on the western edge by the coastline. The Environment Agency authorises waste disposal from the site which has a permit to discharge via a pipeline into the Irish Sea. The Environment Agency monitors seawater, sediment and seaweed at beaches in West Cumbria and publishes the results in an annual Radioactivity in Food and Environment Report (http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/110353.aspx). The reduction in aerial and liquid discharges over the last three decades has been dramatic.", "_lang" : "en"}
      , "zoiDescription" : {"_value" : "Skinburness is situated on the southern shores of the Solway Firth. The catchment is mainly used for agriculture supporting many livestock farms. The Skinburness Marshes, an area of low lying salt marsh, lie to the east of the bathing water.", "_lang" : "en"}
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