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Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution

Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
BBC Science Thursday 16 July 2026, 20:16 UTC 1 min read
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The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.

The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.
Cullercoat (PERSON)
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