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No Fish Deaths After Derg River Pollution
14 May
Summary
- Pollution was identified in a Derg River tributary on May 6.
- Fishery officers found no evidence of fish mortalities.
- The incident is now a legal matter, officials stated.
Earlier this month, a pollution incident was detected in Tievenny Burn, a tributary of the Derg River in County Tyrone. The event occurred on May 6, between Ardstraw and Victoria Bridge.
Fishery officers from the Loughs Agency, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, investigated the site. A pollutive discharge was identified, and immediate actions were taken to halt it.
Despite a thorough search of the affected water, no fish mortalities were discovered as a result of the incident. The Loughs Agency has now classified the situation as a legal matter and cannot provide further details.
The Derg River is a significant waterway in County Tyrone, crucial for salmon spawning and known for its brown and sea trout populations.
