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2024 Bathing Water Profile for Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone)

http://environment.data.gov.uk/data/bathing-water-profile/ukk4200-24500/2024:1

pollution risk forecasting false more like this
season finish date less than 2024-09-30more like thismore than 2024-09-30
season start date less than 2024-05-01more like thismore than 2024-05-01
sampling frequency 10 less than 10more like thismore than 10
bathing water description Shoalstone is at Brixham on the south coast of Devon. It is a shingle beach resort, approximately 650 metres wide, next to Brixham harbour and the town. more like this
controller name Torbay more like this
county name Devon more like this
eso outfalls statement There is a storm overflow from Berry Head, that discharges to the sea 100m east of the Environment Agency monitoring point. The operation of the overflow can lead to a temporary drop in bathing water quality. This bathing water is included in the Surfers Against Sewage “Safer Seas Service”. This service can alert you to Combined Storm Sewer Overflow discharges via a phone App and in addition, it includes the Environment Agency Pollution Risk Forecast warnings where they are available. Further details of the service can be found at - http://www.sas.org.uk/safer-seas-service/ more like this
history statement In the past the main water company affects on this bathing water were from intermittent discharges entering Torbay and the untreated outfall at Hopes Nose, which was removed as part of South West Water's sewage treatment scheme for Torbay commissioned in May 2002. The scheme consisted of extensive resewerage and improvements to unsatisfactory combined sewer overflows (CSO) and pumping stations. A sewage works was built at Brokenbury Quarry in 2002 where effluent receives secondary treatment and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection before discharge through an extended outfall at Sharkham Point. Flows from the untreated outfall at Hopes Nose were transferred to Brokenbury by June 2003, and this outfall was retained as a CSO. Brixham is served by combined sewers, which drain by gravity to the town centre and are transferred to Oxen Cove pumping station. Sewage is pumped from Oxen Cove to the Brokenbury Quarry STW for treatment. Berry Head Road CSO was improved in March 2003, and Eden Park CSO was improved in September 2003. Storm overflow event duration monitoring (EDM) was installed at Berry Head Road by May 2011.
macro algae statement For the four year (2020-2023) assessment period where data is available, seaweed (macroalgae) was assessed as being sufficient to be objectionable for 3% of visits, with 69% of visits noting the presence of seaweed (macroalgae). This bathing water does not have a history of large amounts of seaweed (macro algae). more like this
phytoplankton statement For the four year (2020-2023) assessment period where data is available, phytoplankton (microscopic algae) was not noted at this site. Phytoplankton (microscopic algae) naturally increase in number at certain times of the year. This process is known as a phytoplankton bloom. These blooms can discolour the water or form as a foam on the water. 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. more like this
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. more like this
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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 Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone) for the four year (2020-2023) assessment period where data is available, sewage debris was not noted at this site. Litter was not assessed as being sufficient to be objectionable, but was observed as being present on 48% of visits. Tarry residue was not noted at this site. more like this
working with private owners statement In 2015, a nearby cafe installed a treatment system to remove, fats, oils and greases from their wastewater. more like this
zoi description The catchment surrounding Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone) is approximately 810 hectares. The Higher Brixham stream flows southwest from Kennels Road and enters the sea at Brixham Outer Harbour. This stream is approximately seven kilometres long including a tributary. The upstream section is rural and receives surface water runoff from fields. Downstream of Rowan Way the catchment becomes urban and receives surface water runoff from housing developments. In this downstream section the stream has been partly channelled underground. more like this
bathing water
Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone)
country England more like this
sampling point
Sampling point at Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone)
easting 293170
northing 56660
lat 50.40006254076284
long -3.504510070091992
local authority Torbay more like this
season interval
P152DT23H59M59S
beginning
2024-05-01T00:00:00
in XSD date time less than 2024-05-01T00:00:00more like thismore than 2024-05-01T00:00:00
end
2024-09-30T23:59:59
in XSD date time less than 2024-09-30T23:59:59more like thismore than 2024-09-30T23:59:59
source row=0277
standard language collection
2024-24500:1
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. more like this
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. more like this
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. more like this
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. more like this
stw outfalls general statement Discharges from sewage treatment works have improved substantially in England since the 1980s. more like this
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