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United Utilities say the incident occurred as a result of heavy rainfall on June 13 whilst engineers were repairing a burst pipe. The firm says the problem is now "95% resolved"
Brits can use this map tool to see the hotspots for sewage spillages around the country including treated and untreated waste so that they can be avoided this summer
The Environment Agency cannot confirm if the water off the Fylde Coast will be safe by the weekend.
United Utilities Wastewater Services says spill into sea caused by a broken pipe at sewage treatment plant and excess rain
A burst pipe means untreated waste was pumped straight towards the beaches.