As the bank holiday approaches, many Brits are considering seaside trips, but concerns over water quality at beaches have arisen. The second annual 'Brown Flag Awards' revealed 19 beaches in England received poor cleanliness ratings due to high levels of bacteria from sewage and waste. Somerset and Kent lead with the most Brown Flag beaches, while Northumberland boasts the cleanest beaches. Despite improvement at St Mary's Bay, an overall increase in 'dirty' beach designations highlights ongoing cleanliness issues along the coast.
"Brown Flag beaches are those that are rated 'poor' by the Environment Agency due to the amount of bacteria in the water caused by sewage and waste."
"The number of Brown Flag beaches in England has soared from 13 in 2024 to 19 in 2025, an increase of 46 percent."
"I would like to extend my sympathies to beaches in Worthing, Lyme Regis and the other newcomers who have given Brown Flag Awards for the first time."
"Only St Mary's Bay in Kent had managed to clean up its act since the last Brown Flag Awards and is no longer on the concern list."
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