# SOS – save our seaside! The microbiological risks to human health of raw sewage in our coastal waters

## TL;DR

The paper discusses how sewage in coastal waters poses health risks and suggests ways to prevent this.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the health risks of sewage in coastal waters and proposes a solution.

## Key findings

- Sewage discharge in coastal waters introduces microbiological threats to human health.
- A simple solution is proposed to ensure only sand is brought home from the seaside.

## Abstract

Most of us enjoy a day at the beach, but we rarely consider that recreational use of our coastal waters could impact our health. This article explores the microbiological threats of sewage discharge to our fun in the sea and proposes a simple way to make sure it’s only sand that you and your family bring home from a visit to the seaside.