Warning over swimming at Portobello Beach lifted as water quality deemed 'satisfactory'

Warnings over entering the water at Portobello Beach have been lifted after further tests showed no risk to the public.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) issued a warning on Thursday urging against bathing and paddling at the popular beach after samples indicated a high bacterial result in the water.

Further samples have now shown that the water quality has returned to satisfactory levels and signage advising against bathing will be removed.

A spokesperson for SEPA said: “Following visual checks of the beach and water sampling by our officers, SEPA have confirmed there is no impact on water quality at Portobello Central bathing water and will remove the signs advising against bathing.

“Water sampling will continue to take place throughout the bathing season as part of routine testing.

“We continue to work with our partners to improve Scotland’s water environment and make our summer visits to the beach safer and more enjoyable.”

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