An investigation into a pollution incident has been launched, after concerns were raised that it could affect two popular bathing spots in Pembrokeshire . Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is currently investigating the incident that could be impacting on water quality at the bathing water beaches in Tenby and Penally. The organisation has said that a warning will be put in place to inform people about the potential risks.
It is understood that the spill is under control. For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter . On Monday, July 1, Natural Resources Wales confirmed that Dwr Cymru Welsh Water had alerted them to a burst rising main close to Tenby, which has caused sewage to spill into the River Ritec and has then flowed into Tenby South Beach.
READ MORE: Paedophile headteacher issues one-word response as he's arrested LATEST: The beautiful part of Wales that could change its mind for the first time in decades As a result, NRW has declared an "abnormal situation", as defined by the Bathing Water Regulations, at various designated bathing waters. They are: Andrew Winterton, Natural Resources Wales' duty manager has said that Pembrokeshire County Council will place signs at the beaches to warn people of the "potential pollution risk". In a statement, Andrea Winterton said: "Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has informed us of a burst rising main near Tenby which has resulted in sewage entering the River Ritec.
"The rising main has been isolated so there should.
