THE pristine blue water of Swanpool Beach were ruined yesterday as a brown sludge poured into the water turning it a muddy brown.

These pictures were sent to the Packet by Helen Brown who said it looked like it had come from the building site at the top of the road, even though there wasn't that much rain last night.

Falmouth Packet:

The muddy water poured into Swanpool waters

It would appear that this is the responsibility of Cornwall Council to investigate to see if any laws have been breached or planning regulations due to the development going on up the road.

The pollution was particularly horrifying as it was a stark contrast to the crystal blue waters thatg are popular with dog walkers and swimmers.

It is particularly worrying if it is to continue once lockdown is lifted.

Falmouth Packet:

The muddy water pours onto Swanpool Beach, picture courtesy Andrea Pardoe

 

South West Water said on Twitter that the matter was being investigated:

"It has been connected to a building site nearby and they have been discharging into their surface water drains.

"The surface water lines would have been built by the developer and South West Water are not responsible for these lines as they are not our assets. This is still being investigated and we have an inspector onsite investigating."

Cornwall Council has been contacted for a statement.

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