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Surfers Against Sewage

Surfers Against Sewage Mid-Year Impact Report 2026

Surfers Against Sewage campaigns for clean seas, rivers and lakes. Its Mid-Year Impact Report 2026 shows people power forcing systemic change: 8 of 10 new English bathing water designations supported, over 400 designated bathing waters now meeting standards nationwide, and Plastic Free Schools reaching more than 3,600 schools since 2017.

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Surfers Against Sewage is a UK environmental charity campaigning for clean seas, rivers and lakes. For 36 years it has mobilised communities, citizen science and advocacy to force accountability on sewage pollution and plastic, from bathing water designations to Plastic Free Schools.

Key Metrics

Bathing water wins 8 of 10 new English bathing water designations in 2026 supported by SAS campaigning, building on over 400 designated bathing waters where 98% now meet water quality standards, up from 28% in the 1990s.
Schools going plastic free More than 3,600 schools nationwide helped to cut single-use plastics through Plastic Free Schools since 2017, with a 220-school cohort in 2026.
Movement strength 36 years of people standing with SAS in the fight against sewage dumping in seas, rivers and lakes.

Key Outcomes

  • 8 of 10 new English bathing water designations secured with SAS support, extending protection inland.
  • 3,600+ schools driven to reduce single-use plastics since 2017.

Geography

UK-Wide

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