Thames Water has experienced a significant rise in pollution incidents, reporting a 40% increase in category one to three spills in the first half of the year. The surge, attributed to record rainfall during spring and summer, coincides with the…
A BBC Spotlight investigation reveals that raw sewage spills in Belfast Lough have led to harmful bacteria levels exceeding legal limits at popular swimming areas. Northern Ireland Water attributes these spills to historic underfunding of the sewage system by the…
A charity has revealed that raw sewage from over 100 homes is being dumped into London’s rivers, primarily due to misconnected drainage systems. Thames Water acknowledged its responsibility in addressing these issues while local campaigners expressed concerns over the public…
A charity has highlighted that raw sewage from at least 100 newly built homes is being discharged into London’s rivers, particularly affecting the Crane and Brent waterways. Friends of the River Crane Environment criticized developers and the lack of enforcement,…
