A daily pollution risk forecast has been issued for Felixstowe following recent rain.

At 8.30am on Saturday, July 6, the Environment Agency issued a pollution risk warning and advise against bathing at Felixstowe North. 

Pollution risk forecasts are made on a daily basis and are based on measurements of rain, tide, time and wind. 

The Environment Agency says there have been no reports of pollution at the site.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "We issue daily pollution risk forecasts (PRF’s) during the bathing water season (May to September).

"While a PRF has been issued, there have been no reports of pollution at Felixstowe North.

"Forecasts are based on rainfall, wind, tidal patterns and historic sampling data. They are to alert people when water quality at designated bathing water sites may be poor.

"Thundery showers and intense rainfall increase the likelihood of pollution entering the sea and rivers from many sources, including agricultural run-off, storm overflows and highway drainage."

Felixstowe North is currently classified 'excellent' for bathing water quality based on samples taken from 2019 to 2023.