Swimming or paddling at the beach is off limits until the problem is resolved
Locals have been urged not to swim or paddle in the sea at a popular Scots beach due to a 'pollution incident'.
Scottish Water reported the incident on Thursday, July 13, and SEPA's most recent water quality report marked the water as a pollution incident at Portobello Central and West. "Our teams are currently working to resolve the issue and will be installing temporary pumps and generators over Friday night and the weekend.
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