Health Warnings Issued for Edinburgh Beach Due to High Bacteria Levels

Authorities urge public to avoid swimming at Portobello Beach as investigations into contamination continue.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) detected high levels of bacteria in routine water samples.
Warnings advise against swimming and paddling from Pipe Lane to Joppa Rocks.
The contamination's cause remains unidentified; similar incidents occurred last year due to a wastewater pump malfunction.
Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs call for increased monitoring and information transparency.
Sepa is coordinating with local authorities to monitor and address the situation.