{"id":90773,"date":"2025-05-14T19:22:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=90773"},"modified":"2025-05-14T19:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:49:33","slug":"cardiff-bays-water-pollution-is-threatening-tourism-and-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/science-environment\/cardiff-bays-water-pollution-is-threatening-tourism-and-businesses","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff Bay\u2019s water pollution is threatening tourism and businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Rising water pollution issues at Cardiff Bay have forced summer attraction Aqua Park to relocate. How the water quality crisis is impacting local businesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay-3-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Deteriorating environmental health and disrupted wildlife can be seen as a duck navigates the dirty water of Cardiff Bay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The water in Cardiff Bay is a murky shade of green, with floating plastic swaying with the tide, while further out, dark streaks ripple across the surface, a stark contrast to the lively reflections that once danced in the summer sun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For local boat tour operators, the sight is more than just unpleasant, it\u2019s bad for business.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGuests often ask why the water looks so dirty, and it\u2019s embarrassing to explain,\u201d says one operator at Mermaid Quay, shaking his head as he glances toward the docks. \u201cIt\u2019s starting to affect how people perceive our tours.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The water that once invited tourists now pushes them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe rely on the bay\u2019s appeal for our business, and when the water is filled with litter, it\u2019s not exactly the scenic experience people expect,\u201d another said. \u201cIt\u2019s worrying, especially as summer approaches,\u201d said another tour guide working at Cardiff Bay boat tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay2-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boat tour operators seem worried as dirty bay water is driving away visitors and is threatening business and tourism.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the past few years, the floating Aqua Park was a magnet for families and adventure-seekers in Cardiff. But worsening water quality forced its relocation to Cosmeston Lake in Penarth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcus Goldsworthy, Vale of Glamorgan Council\u2019s Director of Place, explains why the decision was unavoidable in an interview with WalesOnline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEssentially, every time there was heavy rain, the water quality was so bad that they were unable to operate,\u201d he says.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its launch in 2019, the Aqua Park battled increasing environmental challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cardiff Harbour Authority can be seen insisting that the water is \u201croutinely tested\u201d and meets EU bathing water standards, but locals and business owners see a different reality.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay7-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plastic waste and debris accumulated along riverbanks, revealing the growing environmental neglect and contamination concerns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Cardiff Bay Barrage, where the Aqua Park originally functioned, business owners are noticing shifts, too. A caf\u00e9 owner, while not yet in panic mode, is keeping a wary eye on sales.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve noticed a slight drop in sales, but it\u2019s not been too dramatic so far. But if this continues into next summer, though, it might become a bigger problem.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the shop and business owner on the opposite side of the bay around Mermaid Quay remain calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHonestly, we\u2019re not too worried. Cardiff Bay always has other attractions. The park closure hasn\u2019t really affected us. But the pollution issue is something we all notice. People throw litter into the water like they don\u2019t care, and it\u2019s frustrating to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another restaurant owner said, \u201c We are lucky that Mermaid Quay draws in tourists for the restaurants and shops, but the water pollution is becoming more visible. It\u2019s not a good look for visitors, and it makes people question the safety of the bay.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cardiff\u2019s vibrant waterfront with ferris wheel shows caf\u00e9s and restaurants with comparatively lower crowd than usual.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Cardiff University study, conducted for the Wye and Usk Foundation, has shed new light on why the water quality continues to decline. Contrary to previous assumptions, the issue isn\u2019t just about phosphate levels, there are multiple contributing factors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thom Bellamy, a PhD researcher involved in the study, explains what their findings reveal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis process of extracting the eDNA is important because it gives us an understanding of how different species are working together in the river,\u201d he says. \u201cOur analysis showed no single species dominance but instead a diverse composition of diatoms, green algae, and a low level of cyanobacteria.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With rising ammonium and nitrate levels, seasonal flow changes, and increasing temperatures, the delicate balance of the bay\u2019s ecosystem is shifting in troubling ways.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon Evans from the Wye and Usk Foundation highlights the complexity of the problem.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile phosphate levels have been declining, we were still receiving reports of worsening algal blooms,\u201d he says. \u201cThis study helps us understand the complex dynamics at play.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay00-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Bay\u2019s water crisis is not unique. A BBC investigation found thousands of potentially contaminated sites across Britain remain unchecked, with nine out of ten \u201chigh-risk\u201d areas not tested by local councils.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University students in Cardiff are now questioning the safety of even their drinking water.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sophie, a Cardiff University student, expresses her concerns saying, \u201cWe\u2019re constantly told to stay hydrated, but how can we when we\u2019re unsure about the water quality? It\u2019s unsettling, and buying bottled water every day isn\u2019t a sustainable option for most of us.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abhay, a student at Cardiff Met, says, \u201cEven bottled water brands make me uneasy sometimes. With all the reports about microplastics and contamination, it feels like we\u2019re forced to choose between two bad options.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/bay5-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A close-up of dirty water at Cardiff Bay indicating deep environmental concerns showing how pollution is altering the aquatic ecosystem.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pollution is more than just a problem for businesses, it\u2019s changing how locals use the bay.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah Jenkins, a Cardiff resident and mother of two, recalls the days when paddleboarding with her children was a weekend tradition. Now, she isn\u2019t sure it\u2019s safe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI used to take my kids to the bay for paddle boarding,\u201d she says, her voice tinged with disappointment. \u201cBut now I worry about infections and contamination. It\u2019s disappointing that we can\u2019t enjoy the water like we used to.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of Cardiff Bay is not just about water quality or a single park\u2019s closure. It\u2019s a reminder of how climate change, pollution, and economic sustainability are deeply interconnected.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the community looks forward to summer 2025, there\u2019s a shared understanding that meaningful change will require collective effort, scientific insight, and a commitment to protecting Cardiff\u2019s waterways.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The summer attraction Aqua Park at Cardiff Bay to relocate. 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