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Interim Water Review falls short of real reform

Tuesday 3 June, 2025    Surfers Against Sewage and River Action have responded to the publication of the Independent Water Commission’s interim report, welcoming signs that long-standing failures are finally being recognised and the regulators need a major overhaul –...

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One Person Can Make a Difference?

This weekend, I was part of the Brighton SAS Reps team, running the Paddle Out protest. At dinner that night, friends asked me, “How can what you do really make a difference?” And here’s my answer. Change has to start...

Its a big time for action on sewage!

The UK water system is broken. There were at least 604,833 discharges in the UK last year. The equivalent to over 200 discharges a day. This is despite legislation requiring water companies to only discharge sewage in 'exceptional circumstances' -...

Health Reports

If you have a sickness report to submit you can through our Safer Seas and River Service app which can been downloaded from Google here or Apple here. South West Water Location – Gwithian Date – 06/10/2024 Name/Occupation – Jessica...

Duke of Edinburgh x Million Mile Clean

There are many pieces in the puzzle when it comes to our fight for clean rivers and seas. Plastic is one of the biggest polluters of our green and blue spaces, and we can all play a role in reducing...

A New Opportunity for Change

The UK government has promised new water laws. We need your help to make sure they End Sewage Pollution.

The Olympics and Surfing in 2024

The Olympics are very nearly upon us with the opening ceremony on the 26th July we see a summer of sport and celebration. Why does that interest us here at Surfers Against Sewage and why should it matter?