Why does Guernsey dump raw sewage into the sea?

Thirteen of Guernsey’s beaches have their water quality monitored regularly by Environmental Health.

Havelet Bay, which is north of Soldier’s Bay, was rated as excellent in September last year while Fermain, which is south of the outfall, was also rated excellent.

Despite this, swimmers at the bathing pools said it made them reluctant to swim near the Soldier’s Bay outfall, which lies to the south.

Harry, who swims there every day, said “it was pretty disgusting and not brilliant to see so close to where people are swimming”.

Harriet, who was having a coffee at the pools, said she was “quite shocked” the Soldier’s Bay outfall existed.

While Joanna Hemans, who was visiting the sauna across the road, said while she was aware sewage was pumped out to sea in Guernsey she “didn’t realise it was at bay level”.

“It’s a beautiful area, knowing there is sewage just around the corner of the bay does sadden me a bit.

“I won’t be going under the water if I go outside the bathing pools and I’ll definitely be having a shower after swims.”