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Bathing water quality is on the up along the south coast but Worthing's offering still lags behind its neighbours.

According to Southern Water statistics, Worthing's water quality has been rated 'sufficient' - the third highest rating after 'excellent' and 'good' - in a repeat from a test in 2018. The town is one of only four locations along the South East coast to be rated 'sufficient', which is the lowest received by any location in the region.

Shoreham's bathing water quality has improved to be among the best along the South East coast, rising to 'excellent' from 'good' in 2018.

This is how clean the sea water is in Worthing and Adur