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Algae Bloom Causes Concern at Porthdinllaen Beach in North Wales
Sewage fears after sea turns murky brown at Porthdinllaen beach in north Wales
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Porthdinllaen beach in Gwynedd, North Wales, experienced discolored water due to a non-toxic algae bloom, quelling fears of sewage pollution. Natural Resources Wales confirmed the algae, Phaeocystis, is harmless and influenced by recent warm weather.
- 01Natural Resources Wales confirmed the brown discoloration at Porthdinllaen beach is due to harmless algae, not sewage.
- 02The algae, known as Phaeocystis, can create a brown, frothy scum and is common in coastal waters.
- 03The beach was busy over the recent Bank Holiday weekend, coinciding with record temperatures exceeding 34C in the UK.
- 04Concerns about pollution were raised by swimmers, prompting an investigation by NRW.
- 05The Met Office has forecast thunderstorms for parts of the Midlands and northern England, potentially causing flooding.
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Concerns regarding a sewage leak at Porthdinllaen beach in Gwynedd, North Wales, were alleviated after Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed that the murky brown water was caused by a non-toxic algae bloom known as Phaeocystis. This type of algae is common in coastal waters and can produce a brown, frothy scum, particularly influenced by warm temperatures and sunlight. The investigation was prompted by reports from swimmers during the busy Bank Holiday weekend, which saw temperatures in the UK surpass 34C. Arfon Hughes, environment team leader for NRW, reassured the public that the algae poses no health risk. Porthdinllaen beach is known for its scenic sandy bay and the popular Ty Coch pub. Meanwhile, the Met Office has warned of potential thunderstorms across parts of the Midlands and northern England, raising concerns about flooding and damage from severe weather conditions.
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The reassurance about water quality is crucial for local tourism and public health, especially during peak beach season.
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