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Beach Pollution/Oil Spills

Oil on the Shoreline
Incidents involving shipping in Southampton Water can lead to oil spills which may result in the coastline of Netley, Hamble and Bursledon being affected.

The Council is responsible for cleaning up the shoreline above the low water line and when an incident occurs an Emergency Plan is put into place, including the provision of warning signs.

If you discover what you think is an oil spill on the shoreline contact us

Objects and Debris on the Shoreline
If chemicals containers and other large objects are deposited on the shoreline you are advised to keep well clear and upwind of them.  contact us immediatly

General Waste on the shoreline
Waste and litter deposited on the shoreline and left on the high water mark is removed during periodic shoreline cleaning which is carried out by the Council's Direct Services Unit.

For further information contact us