‘Tiny bit of rain and the sewage comes’: Brighton swimmers vent fury at sea pollution
Summary
People who swim at Brighton beach in England are upset about sewage pollution in the sea. Pollution often appears after even a little rain, making swimming unsafe. Local swimmers worry about health risks and the loss of clean, open water for exercise and enjoyment.Key Facts
- Brighton beach had two sewage alerts in August and 158 alerts so far in 2025.
- Sewage pollution increases after small amounts of rain, affecting water quality.
- Swimmers like Jo Armstrong and Anna Field check pollution reports before swimming.
- Some swimmers avoid the sea due to fear of illness from polluted water.
- Swimming programs like Pool to Pier help people swim safely but pollution limits participation.
- Greg Veros switched from sea swimming to an outdoor pool after getting sick, likely from pollution.
- Polluted water reduces free access to swimming for families, especially those with low incomes.
- Swimmers miss the freedom of open sea swimming that pools cannot replace.
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