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Last Updated: Monday, 1 November, 2004, 17:21 GMT
Sewage plant call gains support
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Tests in September show pollution above EU guide levels
Nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for full sewage treatment in Guernsey.

It was launched by UK environmental campaign group Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) last month.

The States had announced 1m gallons of raw sewage would be pumped into the sea while replacement sewage pipes were installed along Glatengy Esplanade.

The pollution caused outcry from islanders and environmentalists and led to a protest by SAS.

Latest tests reveal bathing water has returned to safe levels.

SAS has confirmed 800 people have so far signed the local petition.




SEE ALSO:
Island's bays pass pollution test
22 Oct 04  |  Guernsey
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14 Oct 04  |  Guernsey
Surfers deliver sewage petition
06 Oct 04  |  Guernsey
Raw sewage release 'unavoidable'
22 Sep 04  |  Guernsey


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