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Public advised not to enter sea at Portobello due to 'pollution incident'

Public advised not to enter sea at Portobello due to 'pollution incident'
BBC Scotland Monday 15 June 2026, 13:38 UTC 1 min read
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The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) said routine water testing had found high levels of bacteria last week.

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) said routine water testing had found high levels of bacteria last week.
Portobello (LOCATION) The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (ORG) Sepa (ORG)
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