In response to alarming pollution levels, campaigners, including Surfers Against Sewage, are pressing for government and corporate action to address the sewage crisis affecting UK rivers. Recent data revealed that only 40% of rivers maintain good ecological health. In 2024 alone, over 513,000 sewage spills were documented, significantly harming wildlife due to toxic chemicals. Wessex Water has emerged as the top polluter, particularly impacting the River Avon. The implications extend to public health, with contaminated waters posing risks to swimmers from harmful pathogens like E. coli.
According to campaigners, a troubling 40% of UK rivers are now considered to be in good ecological health due to the extensive pollution issue.
Reports show a staggering 513,234 sewage spills into UK rivers in 2024, with the worst offender, Wessex Water, responsible for 5,221 spills.
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