On 3rd April Adur & Worthing Councils were informed of a white-ish solidified substance being washed up along local beaches.

The Council immediately arranged for the substance to be tested to confirm what it was, and a clean up and dispersal campaign was undertaken.  

It has now been been confirmed that the substance is a waxy mineral oil. 

Although the clean up process is complete, Adur & Worthing Councils continue to ask the public to ​remain vigilant and to contact them should they notice this substance coming ashore again.  

This waxy mineral oil is not hazardous to people or animals unless it is digested.