On Monday 4th April, the Adur & Worthing Councils Parks & Foreshore team reacted to public reports of a fresh wave of ' a wax type substance'  being washed up along the Adur & Worthing coastline.  

The Councils combined Parks & Foreshore and Cleansing teams were able to initiate a clean up plan straight away as they have recent experience of clearing up this type of substance.  

Also, given it's current clump like state, it makes it easier to pick up and clear, but if left would become smaller in size and harder to pick up, resulting in a less efficient and timely clean up.

As before, we ask that members of the public and dog owners stay clear of the white, wax like clumps.  Although not toxic, the clumps are messy, can stain clothes and is unpleasant for dogs if consumed.  

Samples have been collected and sent to a specialist laboratory for formal analysis.  

Pictured below:

1.  Adur & Worthing councils Park & Foreshores team at work today, cleaning the coastline.

 

2.  White wax like substance clumps