It is understood that the pumping station at the site in Ness Point is currently offline.

The issue comes after heavy rain in the town last weekend caused sewage to be released into the sea.

More than 20 Anglian Water vans were seen near Ness Point on Tuesday (Image: Mark David) An eyewitness has said that more than 20 Anglian Water Vans were at the sewage treatment site on Tuesday, with a further six being parked nearby.

He also claimed that all of the building's fire doors were left open as work took place........

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