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2014 Bathing Water Profile for Saundersfoot

http://environment.data.gov.uk/data/bathing-water-profile/ukl1403-38000/2014:1

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2014 Bathing Water Profile for Saundersfoot more like this
bathing water description Measuring approximately 900 metres in length and facing south east into Carmarthen Bay, this beach is sandy with a pebble bank above the high tide mark. Backed by a promenade, the beach has a small harbour to the south end, with Saundersfoot village in the immediate background. The beach forms part of Carmarthen Bay Special Area of Conservation, confirming the high conservation status of the area. The bathing water also lies within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The water quality sample point is located directly in line with the slip road onto the beach. more like this
county name Pembrokeshire more like this
eso outfalls statement Discharges from storm overflows can occur within the vicinity of the bathing water. These discharges occur when heavy rainfall overwhelms the sewage system, causing diluted sewage to spill. These protect domestic properties in Saundersfoot from being flooded by sewage during periods of heavy rainfall. more like this
history statement The Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Sewage System in Saundersfoot is pumped to Tenby Sewage Treatment works. more like this
investigations statement Natural Resources Wales continues to work with Pembrokeshire County Council, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and the Harbour Commissioners to identify any sources of pollution. Inspections are carried out by Natural Resources Wales in partnership with the local authority and the water company. These are carried out pre-season (before the 1st of May) and mid-season if required (during the bathing water season). more like this
local authority statement Natural Resources Wales, Pembrokeshire County Council and Saundersfoot Harbour Commissioners have been working together to maintain the bathing water quality at Saundersfoot for a number of years. more like this
macro algae statement This bathing water does not have a history of large amounts of seaweed (macroalgae). more like this
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. more like this
phytoplankton statement Phytoplankton (microscopic algae) naturally increase in number at certain times of the year. This process is known as a phytoplankton bloom. These algal blooms can occur at any beach during the bathing season and are usually noticeable by a surface scum. This beach has a history of such blooms. more like this
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streams rivers statement Streams and rivers are typically affected by sewage or industrial run off from further up the catchment. Saundersfoot Beach is heavily influenced by the freshwater of Saundersfoot stream, which runs through the harbour and across the beach. more like this
stw outfalls statement There are no sewage treatment works which discharge in the vicinity of this bathing water. more like this
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working with farmers statement Significant areas of pastureland, occupied by livestock, feature in the largely agricultural catchment of Saundersfoot. A program of farm visits is carried out each year, to monitor farming methods and share best practice. more like this
working with private owners statement Natural Resources Wales works closely with Saundersfoot Harbour Commissioners. The impoundment basin to the rear of the harbour is used to control the flow of water through the harbour. This can result in sediment build up and the potential to accumulate nutrients and polluting matter, which can affect bathing water quality. Poorly maintained private sewage treatment facilities could be a source of pollution, therefore the registration of all qualifying private sewage systems in Wales was required by 30 June 2012. The primary aim of this exercise is to provide increased protection for the environment and sensitive features such as bathing water beaches. Where discharges from properties are identified in the catchment that are not on mains sewerage, Natural Resources Wales will endeavour to ensure registration has been made, unless already a permitted discharge. Natural Resources Wales places a high value on public participation in helping to trace sources of environmental pollution. Natural Resources Wales welcomes any comments or information from the pubic with regards to environmental pollution.
zoi description The natural drainage (hydrological) catchment surrounding the bathing water begins with Saundersfoot Village, along the sea front, with a number of residential, holiday homes and campsites further. The upper reaches of the catchment are predominantly agricultural. more like this
applicable year 2014
bathing water ukl1403-38000
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is version of 2014
local authority W06000009
standard language collection 2014-38000:1
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