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Sewage Spill: Tankers Battle Pollution Near Doncaster
21 Apr
Summary
- Yorkshire Water deployed tankers to contain sewage from a burst main.
- The incident occurred Sunday near Bolton Upon Dearne pumping station.
- Environmental agency is aware of the situation.
A sewage main burst near Bolton Upon Dearne on Sunday, prompting an immediate response from Yorkshire Water. The company confirmed that its monitoring system at the Lowfield pumping station alerted them to the rupture of a rising main.
In response, Yorkshire Water dispatched a fleet of approximately 10 tankers to the site. These vehicles were tasked with removing wastewater, thereby preventing sewage from entering nearby waterways, including Crane Well Dike and areas around the River Dearne. The tankers will operate on a rotation basis.
The company stated that the repair team is working as quickly as possible to fix the rising main. Yorkshire Water has apologized for any inconvenience caused and thanked the local community for their understanding during the repair process. The Environment Agency has been made aware of the incident.
