Swimming warning over sewage leak at Aberdeen beach
Water in the sea at Aberdeen beach was polluted after a power cut at the Nigg treatment plant
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People are being advised to avoid swimming and paddling at Aberdeen beach after sewage was discharged into the sea.
The spill happened during a power outage at Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works, which also caused a power cut in the area on Friday.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said power had been restored but confirmed sewage was discharged into the sea close to Aberdeen harbour.
A spokesperson said its "temporary guidance" was to avoid bathing in the area until it was satisfied that the situation had returned to normal.