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Forth's unique tidal pattern traps sewage in the main body of the estuary and is carried to the coastline under certain wind and water conditions.

When the tide reverses, most of the waste returns to deeper water, where it is permanently suspended until the next time conditions are suitable to wash it ashore again.

The Scottish Water Company stated that it needs 25 million pounds of improvement works to help solve this problem, but it still needs to announce the timetable for when these changes will be implemented for the first time in 2018.

The public quango stated that it is committed to "providing the right solution in the most sustainable way" for the Gulf of Forth.

The affected area stretched from Falkirk on the south coast of the estuary to Edinburgh, from Carros to Aberdour on the north side of Fife.

A Fife resident who has lived in Culross for more than 30 years told BBC Scotland: "In the beginning, when we went to clean the beach, we thought these things came from, because it looks exactly like you." d Found it on the sofa.

"It took us a long time to realize what it was. It was so ingrained and broken that when you first saw it, it didn't look like a wet tissue.

"It's disappointing that you think the clean beach is not clean at all. All these hygiene products are entangled in sand and seaweed. It's a shame that you can't enjoy the beach safely."

According to an internal Scottish water report released under the Freedom of Information Act, “a large number of sewage-related debris in the Bay of Forth has been shelved, washed away along the beach, and filled up with new sewer discharges”.

It is believed that most of the waste is discarded wipes-this is the biggest cause of blockages in the Scottish sewer network. They were never intended to be washed into the sewer system, and even many products that claim to be biodegradable take years to decompose.

The 2018 report made a total of 27 recommendations, including improving the screening of sewage and garbage and building better garbage overflow facilities.

Earlier this year, the number of recorded sewage spills in the country's rivers and oceans has increased by 40% in the past five years.

A spokesperson for Scottish Water said that it takes its environmental responsibility "very seriously" and responds to any questions raised.

He added: "This research aims to understand the potential source of Fuchs sewer-related debris, and partly to respond to local concerns.

"We understand that the time required to plan, prioritize, and fund solutions can be frustrating, but it is important that we provide the right solutions in the most sustainable way.

"We are committed to reducing the amount of sewage-related debris in Scotland and its surrounding water bodies through more monitoring, targeted investment and movement around non-washable items."