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Debris balls that closed Sydney beaches contained faecal matter and E coli bacteria, tests reveal

As Northern Beaches mayor awaits confirmation of pollution source, water expert says: ‘We know it’s sewage’

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Testing of the debris balls that closed nine Sydney beaches last week has revealed they contained faecal matter, E coli bacteria and saturated fatty acids.

The Northern Beaches council said on Tuesday it had received the results of further analysis of balls it sent to the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for testing.

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