Recent evidence has indicated Scalby Beck in Scarborough is a source of nitrogen pollution which could be impacting bathing water quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Yorkshire Council backs further investigation into this issue by Yorkshire Water and the Environment agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The leader of North Yorkshire Council, Cllr Carl Les, said: \u201cThe quality of bathing water along the North Yorkshire coast is of huge importance,\u00a0and I\u2019d like to thank Professor Gr\u00f6cke for his two-year study, as well as the work of the Environment Agency.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For almost two years, Professor Darren Gr\u00f6cke, director of the Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory at Durham University, has led a seaweed study on behalf of the council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through nitrogen isotope analysis of more than 3,000 samples taken between Hayburn Wyke and Filey, Professor Gr\u00f6cke\u2019s findings show values linked to animal manure and human sewage as the dominant contributor to nitrogen pollution.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are backing further investigation, by Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency, into Scalby Beck in light of compelling expert evidence that it could be significantly impacting bathing water quality in Scarborough\u2019s North and South Bays.
For almost two years, @grockeSIBL<\/a>,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/guTGyUd0GC<\/a><\/p>— North Yorkshire Council (@northyorksc) November 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>