The Environment Agency has issued a bathing alert for Ryde
A water pollution incident has happened near Ryde and the Environment Agency has advised against bathing and swimming in and around the Ryde area
Keep up to date by visiting https://ow.ly/J3V350Z6E5m
Find further updates on Southern Water’s River and Sea Watch website: https://ow.ly/47cz50Z6E5r
Try not to come into direct contact with contaminated water. Sewage water can contain bacteria and viruses that may cause illness. If you do- wash with soap and water- hand sanitiser does not kill all viruses which can cause illness.
Keep children and animals out of the water.
Visit the Isle of Wight Council’s pages for further guidance on what to if you come into contact with contaminated/ sewage water https://ow.ly/xWU350Z6E5p
For further help, please contact Environmental Health on 01983 823000
