Kingsand water quality

RED

designated bathing water · · South West Water

Kingsand is a designated bathing water in Cornwall, currently rated RED for swimming — Active/recent overflow nearby or high bacteria sample. Its latest Environment Agency classification is good (2025), and 387 storm-overflow spills were recorded nearby in 2025. Below: live risk, recent spills, official samples, rainfall, tides and nearby reports.

Safe to swim right now?
Avoid — pollution risk
Active/recent overflow nearby or high bacteria sample.
South West Water status: Maintenance · since 2026-06-27 02:15
Do not rely solely on this website for health decisions. Check official alerts and use your own judgement. Seek medical advice if you are unwell.

Current status

Risk: RED Active/recent overflow nearby or high bacteria sample.

  • Active overflows nearby: 2
  • Recent overflows (48h): 3
  • Rainfall (48h): 0.3 mm

Official EA classification

good (2025)

Latest official sample

2026-06-20 — E.coli 10, enterococci 18 cfu/100ml

Latest independent sample

None published

Pollution & environment data

0.3 mm
Rainfall 48h
0.3 mm
Rainfall 7d
38
Outfalls within 5 km
387
Spills (2025, official)
35
Spills 2026 so far (live)
19
Spills last 30d
high 1.20m
Tide now

Recent storm overflows nearby (30 days)

In the news nearby

No recent local news matched.

Storm-overflow spills near here, by year (EDM)

Recent spills near here (precise, SWW)

Full spill history near Kingsand

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Every storm-overflow discharge Glanmor has recorded within 5 km of Kingsand, newest first.

42 discharge events
StartEndOutfallDistance
2026-06-29 10:382026-06-29 10:45STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-28 20:562026-06-28 20:58STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-28 11:45ongoingSTONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-28 10:18ongoingSTONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-28 09:302026-06-28 09:39STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-26 00:122026-06-26 00:13CAWSAND BAY (C)~0.1 km
2026-06-25 19:362026-06-25 19:48STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:292026-06-25 19:44PLYMOUTH SOUND VIA SWS (ESTU.)~4.9 km
2026-06-25 19:292026-06-25 19:46STONEHOUSE CREEK (E)~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:272026-06-25 19:39STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:272026-06-25 19:42STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-09 10:462026-06-09 10:50ST JOHNS LEAT (E)~5.0 km
2026-06-06 10:242026-06-06 12:43ST JOHN'S LAKE (ESTUARINE)~4.1 km
2026-06-06 08:082026-06-06 08:32PLYMOUTH SOUND (ESTUARINE)~4.9 km
2026-06-06 08:042026-06-06 08:06HAMOAZE (ESTUARINE)~4.8 km
2026-06-06 03:232026-06-06 19:37RIVER TAMAR (ESTUARINE)~3.9 km
2026-06-03 19:092026-06-03 19:11STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-06-03 09:462026-06-03 10:31RIVER TAMAR (ESTUARINE)~4.4 km
2026-06-02 04:142026-06-02 04:25RIVER TAMAR (ESTUARINE)~3.9 km
2026-05-18 21:222026-05-18 23:13PLYMOUTH SOUND (E)~4.3 km
2026-05-12 09:212026-05-12 09:23RIVER TAMAR (ESTUARINE)~4.5 km
2026-05-12 09:212026-05-12 09:22RIVER TAMAR (ESTUARINE)~4.5 km
2026-05-02 19:362026-05-02 19:38MILLBROOK LAKE~1.8 km
2026-05-02 14:162026-05-02 15:00CAWSAND BAY (C)~0.1 km
2026-05-02 13:472026-05-02 15:35PLYMOUTH SOUND (ESTUARINE)~4.0 km
2026-02-26 23:202026-02-27 03:04CAWSAND BAY ESTAURINE VIA SWS~0.4 km
2026-02-18 11:432026-02-18 11:57RIVER TAMAR (ESTUARINE)~3.9 km
2026-02-18 11:412026-02-18 12:18STONEHOUSE CREEK (E)~4.7 km
2026-02-13 18:062026-02-13 18:13MILLBROOK VIA SWS~2.0 km
2026-02-09 17:552026-02-09 18:51PLYMOUTH SOUND(E)~4.7 km
2026-01-29 22:212026-01-29 22:28PLYMOUTH SOUND (ESTUARINE)~4.1 km
2026-01-26 22:552026-01-26 23:09PLYMOUTH SOUND~4.7 km
2026-01-26 21:222026-01-26 21:27STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-01-26 20:152026-01-26 22:26STONEHOUSE CREEK VIA SWS (EST)~4.7 km
2026-01-23 20:402026-01-23 21:34CAWSAND BAY (C)~0.1 km
2025-12-15 16:522025-12-15 17:03PLYMOUTH SOUND VIA SWS~4.7 km
2025-09-17 00:282025-09-17 00:31MILLBAY DOCKS VIA SWS (EST)~4.9 km
2025-09-09 19:332025-09-09 19:47HAMOAZE (ESTUARINE)~5.0 km
2025-09-04 02:492025-09-04 02:50MILLBAY DOCK VIA SWS-ESTUARINE~4.9 km
2025-08-29 00:112025-08-29 00:15STONE HOUSE CREEK VIA SWS~4.7 km
2025-08-28 23:192025-08-28 23:49HAMOAZE (ESTUARINE)~4.6 km
2025-06-25 11:242025-06-25 11:28STONEHOUSE CREEK (E)~4.7 km
89 precise spill records (duration & volume)
WhenDetailDistance
2026-06-29 12:51spill, 54 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 12:45spill, 1 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 12:09spill, 22 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 11:41spill, 25 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 11:24spill, 6 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 10:56spill, 7 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 10:38spill, 7 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 10:17spill, 4 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 10:04spill, 5 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 07:21spill, 2 min~4.7 km
2026-06-29 05:29spill, 6 min~4.7 km
2026-06-28 21:13spill, 6 min~4.7 km
2026-06-28 20:56spill, 2 min~4.7 km
2026-06-28 19:30spill, 60 min~4.7 km
2026-06-28 17:18spill, 101 min~4.7 km
2026-06-26 00:12spill, 1 min~0.1 km
2026-06-26 00:12spill, 1 min~0.1 km
2026-06-25 19:36spill, 12 min~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:36spill, 12 min~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:29spill, 15 min~4.9 km
2026-06-25 19:29spill, 15 min~4.9 km
2026-06-25 19:29spill, 18 min~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:29spill, 18 min~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:27spill, 11 min~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:27spill, 11 min~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:27spill, 15 min~4.7 km
2026-06-25 19:27spill, 15 min~4.7 km
2026-06-09 10:46spill, 4 min~5.0 km
2026-06-09 10:46spill, 4 min~5.0 km
2026-06-06 10:24spill, 139 min~4.1 km
2026-06-06 10:24spill, 139 min~4.1 km
2026-06-06 08:08spill, 23 min~4.9 km
2026-06-06 08:08spill, 23 min~4.9 km
2026-06-06 08:04spill, 2 min~4.8 km
2026-06-06 08:04spill, 2 min~4.8 km
2026-06-06 03:23spill, 974 min~3.9 km
2026-06-06 03:23spill, 974 min~3.9 km
2026-06-03 19:09spill, 2 min~4.7 km
2026-06-03 19:09spill, 2 min~4.7 km
2026-06-03 09:46spill, 46 min~4.4 km
2026-06-03 09:46spill, 46 min~4.4 km
2026-06-02 04:14spill, 11 min~3.9 km
2026-06-02 04:14spill, 11 min~3.9 km
2026-05-18 21:22spill, 110 min~4.3 km
2026-05-18 21:22spill, 110 min~4.3 km
2026-05-12 09:21spill, 1 min~4.5 km
2026-05-12 09:21spill, 1 min~4.5 km
2026-05-12 09:21spill, 1 min~4.5 km
2026-05-12 09:21spill, 1 min~4.5 km
2026-05-02 19:36spill, 2 min~1.8 km
2026-05-02 19:36spill, 2 min~1.8 km
2026-05-02 14:16spill, 44 min~0.1 km
2026-05-02 14:16spill, 44 min~0.1 km
2026-05-02 13:47spill, 109 min~4.0 km
2026-05-02 13:47spill, 109 min~4.0 km
2026-02-26 23:20spill, 224 min~0.4 km
2026-02-26 23:20spill, 224 min~0.4 km
2026-02-18 11:43spill, 14 min~3.9 km
2026-02-18 11:43spill, 14 min~3.9 km
2026-02-18 11:41spill, 38 min~4.7 km
2026-02-18 11:41spill, 38 min~4.7 km
2026-02-13 18:06spill, 7 min~2.0 km
2026-02-13 18:06spill, 7 min~2.0 km
2026-02-09 17:55spill, 56 min~4.7 km
2026-02-09 17:55spill, 56 min~4.7 km
2026-01-29 22:21spill, 8 min~4.1 km
2026-01-29 22:21spill, 8 min~4.1 km
2026-01-26 22:55spill, 14 min~4.7 km
2026-01-26 22:55spill, 14 min~4.7 km
2026-01-26 21:22spill, 6 min~4.7 km
2026-01-26 21:22spill, 6 min~4.7 km
2026-01-26 20:15spill, 131 min~4.7 km
2026-01-26 20:15spill, 131 min~4.7 km
2026-01-23 20:40spill, 54 min~0.1 km
2026-01-23 20:40spill, 54 min~0.1 km
2025-12-15 16:52spill, 11 min~4.7 km
2025-12-15 16:52spill, 11 min~4.7 km
2025-09-17 00:28spill, 2 min~4.9 km
2025-09-17 00:28spill, 2 min~4.9 km
2025-09-09 19:33spill, 14 min~5.0 km
2025-09-09 19:33spill, 14 min~5.0 km
2025-09-04 02:49spill, 1 min~4.9 km
2025-09-04 02:49spill, 1 min~4.9 km
2025-08-29 00:11spill, 4 min~4.7 km
2025-08-29 00:11spill, 4 min~4.7 km
2025-08-28 23:19spill, 31 min~4.6 km
2025-08-28 23:19spill, 31 min~4.6 km
2025-06-25 11:24spill, 4 min~4.7 km
2025-06-25 11:24spill, 4 min~4.7 km
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Water quality trend

Kingsand — frequently asked questions

Is it safe to swim at Kingsand today?

Kingsand is currently rated RED: Active/recent overflow nearby or high bacteria sample. This is guidance only — also check official alerts and use your judgement.

Has there been a sewage spill near Kingsand?

387 storm-overflow spills were recorded near Kingsand in 2025 (EA Event Duration Monitoring), and 35 spill events have been logged nearby so far this year.

What is Kingsand's bathing water classification?

Kingsand is classified good for 2025 by the Environment Agency.

Data & provenance

Last updated
3 h ago (2026-06-29 14:00 UTC)
Sources
Environment Agency (samples & classification), South West Water (overflows), EA EDM (annual spills), Open-Meteo (rainfall & tide). Full list on about.
Confidence
High — official classification, 38 outfalls monitored within 5 km.
Risk model
v0.3
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