PEOPLE are being advised not to swim at yet another Vale beach over concerns about sewage leaks.

Welsh Water has identified an underground leak at one of their treatment tanks near Penybont wastewater treatment works which is said to be leaking an element of wastewater.

Now, people are being advised not to enter the water at Ogmore beach.

The news comes just days after people were told to evacuate Whitmore Bay in Barry over fears of a sewage leak. The incident happened last weekend and turned out to be a false alarm.

The latest leak could be a blow the tourist trade in the Vale as the Bank Holiday weekend is upon on us.

Vale Council say they are ‘hugely disappointed’ at another situation of having to advise people that they cannot enjoy the water in the county.

Council chief executive Rob Thomas said: “We have put in place additional signs at Ogmore beach to advise visitors not to enter the water following the declaration of an 'abnormal situation' by Natural Resources Wales.

"While we understand the causes of the pollution incident is still being investigated by NRW and Dŵr Cymru, it is hugely disappointing and regrettable to again be in the situation of having to advise people that they cannot enjoy the water at Ogmore by sea.

"Pollution incidents have become far too common and their impact is not just on the water quality but on everyone who would otherwise be enjoying this stretch of the heritage coast.

“The council has requested regular updates from Dŵr Cymru on the situation and a timeline for repairs that will stop the source of the pollution.”

Welsh Water say they are working to contain a leak that is believed to be discharging a small element of waste water.

A spokesperson for the company said: “Following a report of pollution last weekend in the River Ogmore near Penybont wastewater treatment works, we have been working closely with Natural Resources Wales to identify the cause of the issue.

“We have undertaken extensive investigations and have tested the sewers coming into the site, along with other pipelines within the boundary of the site.

“Having now assessed our tanks and infrastructure on site, we have identified a small underground leak on one of the site’s treatment tanks. This is mostly groundwater but contains a small element of wastewater and we are now working to contain the leak and prevent it from entering the nearby watercourse.

“We are undertaking daily ecological assessments to ensure that we minimise any impact on the environment, including the beach at Ogmore. We do not believe that this will impact on other nearby beaches.

“We are extremely sorry about this and will keep customers and stakeholders informed.”