A Cornish oyster fisherman based in Mylor says concerns over water quality is affecting demand for local shellfish.

Water pollution damaging oyster industry according to fishermen in Cornwall 

The toxic chemicals found in the water supply have been linked to cancer, bowel disease and birth defects. 

'Higher than expected' PFAS levels confirmed in Jersey blood samples 

Water quality is affected by 'storm sewage' at Saltburn, Marske and Redcar Coatham due to an overflow nearby, according to Safer Seas Service.

Warnings have been issued after sewage discharges in Devon, Cornwall and North Somerset after stormy weather.

The Environment Agency said the algae can produce toxins which can kill animals and causes illness and rashes on humans. 

Protests have been held across the country calling for water companies to stop the practice of ejecting sewage into rivers and seas.

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Almost 8,000 people in West Cumbria have joined a Facebook group in a bid to get United Utilities to address concerns about water quality. 

Four places in the region haven't met the revised tighter EU standard for bathing and people are being advised against swimming. 