SEWAGE activists are to stage a protest this weekend on The Hoe. Members of Surfers Against Sewage are calling on the Plymouth community and all concerned citizens to join their "Paddle Out Protest" on Saturday, May 18.
The 'peaceful protest' is due to start at 11am at Tinside East Beach, The Hoe, Plymouth. Campaigners say the aim is to highlight the urgent need for action against sewage pollution in UK waters, particularly in the South West.
Surfers Against Sewage states: "The picturesque waters of Plymouth Sound and the surrounding SW region have been marred by increasing instances of sewage discharges.
"With 58,249 overflows across the South West Water region in 2023 alone lasting a combined duration of 530,736 hours, the data provided by SWW reveals an alarming trend in the region, with significant sewage spills occurring repeatedly, affecting the water quality and marine life.
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