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Hertfordshire River Polluted, Fish Die Off
7 Sep
Summary
- Pollution incident observed discharging from a pipe into the River Stort.
- Fish have died as a result of the observed pollution.
- Environment Agency is investigating the pollution of the River Stort.
Concerns have been raised following a pollution incident in the River Stort, a popular waterway for walkers. Dead fish have been found, prompting an investigation by the Environment Agency.
Last Friday, pollution was observed being discharged from a pipe into the river in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Thames Water has stated that the issue has since been resolved and that efforts were made to improve oxygen levels in the water.
A local resident, who has lived on a houseboat on the river for three years, described the water's condition as resembling 'old washing-up water' with a foul, stagnant odor.
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