Article 6Q3X3 Environment Agency considering legal action after sewage spill at Devon beach

Environment Agency considering legal action after sewage spill at Devon beach

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Helena Horton Environment reporter
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South West Water could face prosecution after sewer burst at nearby treatment plant

The Environment Agency is considering legal action against South West Water after the company spilled sewage into the sea at a Devon beach.

Swimmers were told to stay out of the sea at Exmouth beach after a sewer burst on private land on Thursday next to Maer Lane wastewater treatment works.

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