Pollution warning issued to Viking Bay swimmers
Viking Bay is one of the most popular beach spots in Kent
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Swimmers have been advised to stay out of the water at Viking Bay in Broadstairs due to a pollution risk.
The Environment Agency did not give a specific reason for the warning but said "water quality may be temporarily reduced based on factors such as heavy rainfall, wind or the tide".
"When a temporary reduction in water quality is forecast, we issue a pollution risk warning and advice against bathing," a spokesperson added.
The warning was issued at 08:30 BST on Tuesday and pollution risks are issued daily.
Andy Knebb from Kent Surf School, which is based on Viking Beach, said he was losing business as a result.
"We've had to close and refund people their money due to the water quality being poor," he said.
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