The spectre of sewage pollution has returned to our coastline and rivers. It's time to take action. 

The gas masks returned last weekend as SAS campaigners braved gale force winds in Brighton to launch our new Water Quality Report. We reveal how much sewage each major water company is releasing into the coastal environment, putting profits before the health of people and planet.

During the ‘bathing season’ alone we tracked and issued alerts for 1,784 sewage pollution events along the UK coastline. This level of pollution is simply unacceptable and is putting your health and wellbeing at risk.

People should not face elevated risks of illness because of sewage pollution generated by wealthy water companies.

You can help us hold water companies to account by becoming a member today.

 It’s time to take action. Just £5 a month will help call for:

• Year round real-time water quality data for all coastal and riverine areas used for recreation and wellbeing.
• A 75% reduction in sewage discharge into rivers and seas by 2030, with a complete cessation of effluent discharged into areas used for recreation.
• Water quality legislation and enforcement to be strengthened to maintain and improve water quality standards and to end sewage emissions around the UK.

Drastic measures are needed to protect the marine environment. Become a member today to help us tackle pollution in our seas and on the beaches, inspire communities to take action and push for change at the highest level.