[Location: Thanet] Sewage pours onto Broadstairs beach after ‘sewer collapse’
Kent Online 2026-10-06 16:18:45
Context: A sewage leak occurred at Viking Bay in Broadstairs, one of Kent's most popular beaches, on Monday evening, prompting emergency works by Southern Water. The leak, which is suspected to have been caused by a collapsed sewer, saw gallons of waste spread onto the beach. The Environment Agency has been notified, and a clean-up operation is currently underway.
Key Facts
- A sewage leak at Viking Bay in Broadstairs was reported on Monday evening, with gallons of waste spreading onto the beach.
- Southern Water responded to the spill with three tankers on site to take flows from the sewer and reduce the leak, and another tanker parked on the lower promenade to deal with the spillage.
- The company is investigating the cause of the leak, suspecting a collapsed sewer, and has notified the Environment Agency.
- A clean-up operation of the affected area is underway, with the affected area fenced off and sandbags in place, and traffic management in place nearby.