What significant volume of water was removed from the Northamptonshire oil spill?

Eighty tonnes of polluted water, equivalent to 1,000 bathtubs, were removed from the oil spill site.

When was the oil spill discovered near the A14 in Northamptonshire?

The oil spill was first discovered and reported on December 28, 2025.

When is the main clean-up work expected to conclude?

The Environment Agency anticipates that most of the clean-up work will be completed by Friday, with ongoing daily monitoring.

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Oil Spill: 1,000 Bathtubs of Contaminated Water Removed

6 Feb

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Eighty tonnes of polluted water, equivalent to 1,000 bathtubs, were removed from the oil spill.
The oil spill was discovered north of Woodford, Northamptonshire on December 28, 2025.
Environment Agency expects most clean-up work to conclude by Friday, with ongoing monitoring.

Oil Spill: 1,000 Bathtubs of Contaminated Water Removed

Contractors have successfully removed 80 tonnes of polluted water from an oil spill near the A14 in Woodford, Northamptonshire. This significant volume is equivalent to approximately 1,000 bathtubs.

The spill was first reported on December 28, 2025. The Environment Agency has been actively working to contain and clean the affected area. Absorbent materials were installed early in the operation to limit the oil's spread downstream.

Environment Agency incident manager Ben Thornely highlighted the effort to minimize environmental impact and protect local wildlife. The agency expects the majority of the clean-up work to be completed by Friday.