In picture: Sewage spill

The leak came from the Thames Water treatment works at Seafield, Leith

The sewage was released into the sea from an emergency overflow pipe

Sepa workers have been collecting water samples to assess the risks

A man sits and reads his paper beside the deserted beach at Portobello

Edinburgh City Council workers assess the damage caused by the sewage

A couple walk on Portobello Beach, seemingly unaware of the possible risk

Sara Edmonds, 28, an Edinburgh University student, and her friend Aileen Holland, 27, who was visiting from London, were shocked to hear about the sewage after walking on the beach

The owners of Luke the Golden Retriever took him onto the beach unaware of the health warning

Euan Degaetano, 18 months, who usually walks on the beach every day, had to make do with walking on a wall

John Cropley, 40, owner of Forthview Bar on Portobello Beach promenade, was not put off by the scare and continued to play golf on the beach and retrieve his balls from the sea

Portobello Beach has been almost deserted since the leak was discovered

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