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Last Updated: Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 08:19 GMT 09:19 UK
Beach waters given �8.5m boost
Millions of pounds are being spent cleaning up South West beaches ahead of the summer.

South West Water has announced �8.5m is to go towards improving bathing water quality this year.

Ultraviolet disinfection treatment for plants is being added at Crackington Haven and Trebarwith Strand.

Work is also expected to start on a new sewage treatment plant in west Cornwall to serve the communities of Sennen and Porthcurno.

There are 144 designated bathing areas in the South West.


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