Seaton (Devon) water quality and sewage map
Seaton (Devon) is a designated coastal bathing water in Devon Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Its 2025 classification is Excellent. 8 sewage outlet records sit within 3 km of the monitoring point. Check the official advice before entering the water.
- Excellent
- 2025 classification
- 1,988
- Designated since
- 8
- Outlets within 3 km
- 8
- Linked to a live feed
The annual classification is in the highest quality class. The annual class is not a live test. The bathing-water point is an approximate official monitoring location, and 3 km is a straight-line search.
Annual classification history
The rating was Excellent in 2025, the same as in 2024. A change between annual classes does not describe conditions today. A missing class stays unknown, and a newly designated site may not have a full history.
| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
Sewage outlets within 3 km
Filter by the latest company report. The map follows the filters. This is a location search, not a list of outlets proven to affect Seaton (Devon), and it does not include every possible source of pollution.
Filters apply to the map and list. Recent stops need a current report and a recorded stop time. They do not show whether water is safe.
Showing 8 of 8 outlets
Open full map- Harbour Road SPS Pscsoeo SeatonCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Axe Estuary
2025 annual record:0spills0hours - Seaton South STW SSO East DevonCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Axe Estuary(E)
2025 annual record:60spills825.2hours - Axmouth Spst Pscsoeo AxmouthCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Axe (S)
2025 annual record:36spills105.6hours - Chapel Street CSO AxmouthCurrent status unknown
South West Water · Tributary of River Axe
2025 annual record:7spills28.8hours - Dolphin Road Car Park SPS Pscsoeo BeerCurrent status unknown
South West Water · Lyme Bay/SEATON Bay(C)
2025 annual record:27spills34.3hours - Sea Hill SPS Pscsoeo BeerCurrent status unknown
South West Water · Lyme Bay and Seaton Bay (C)
2025 annual record:31spills23.4hours - Colyford Spst Pscsoeo ColyfordCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Coly(S)
2025 annual record:64spills557.4hours - Bridge House CSO ColyfordCurrent status unknown
South West Water · River Coly (S)
2025 annual record:63spills487.7hours
No outlets match these filters.
Before you visit
- Open the official bathing-water profile for current advice.
- Read local signs and check local conditions.
- Use the Swim Healthy guidance to reduce open-water risks.
Designation and a map point do not establish parking, lifeguard cover, access or a safe route. A stopped overflow report does not mean that the bathing water is safe.
All outlet records within 3 km of Seaton (Devon)
8 outlet records in alphabetical order. Each link opens the outlet page with its latest report and annual history.
- Axmouth Spst Pscsoeo AxmouthRiver Axe (S) · 36 spills in 2025
- Bridge House CSO ColyfordRiver Coly (S) · 63 spills in 2025
- Chapel Street CSO AxmouthTributary of River Axe · 7 spills in 2025
- Colyford Spst Pscsoeo ColyfordRiver Coly(S) · 64 spills in 2025
- Dolphin Road Car Park SPS Pscsoeo BeerLyme Bay/SEATON Bay(C) · 27 spills in 2025
- Harbour Road SPS Pscsoeo SeatonRiver Axe Estuary · 0 spills in 2025
- Sea Hill SPS Pscsoeo BeerLyme Bay and Seaton Bay (C) · 31 spills in 2025
- Seaton South STW SSO East DevonRiver Axe Estuary(E) · 60 spills in 2025
Sources and dates
Bathing-water file updated 6 July 2026. Source checked 9 September 2026. Outlet spill figures refer to 2025. Monitoring reference: UK21600. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2015. All rights reserved. Used under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Questions about Seaton (Devon)
- Is Seaton (Devon) safe to swim in today?
- This page cannot answer that. The annual classification describes a longer-term record, and an outlet report describes monitor activity at one outlet. Check the official bathing-water profile, local signs and current conditions before entering the water.
- What does the Seaton (Devon) classification mean?
- The annual classification is in the highest quality class. The Environment Agency sets the class from water samples taken over several bathing seasons, not from a single visit.
- Has the water quality at Seaton (Devon) changed?
- The rating was Excellent in 2025, the same as in 2024. We hold standard classifications for 5 years, from 2021 to 2025. The table above lists every year in the record.
- Are there sewage outlets near Seaton (Devon)?
- 8 outlet records fall within 3 km of the monitoring point. The nearest is Harbour Road SPS Pscsoeo Seaton, about 0.9 km away. Distance alone does not show whether an outlet affects this water.
- Which outlets near Seaton (Devon) are linked to a live feed?
- 8 of the 8 nearby records are matched to a monitor in a company live feed. A link does not mean the monitor is working now. Use the status filters above to check the latest report and its date. A stopped report does not mean the bathing water is safe.