💧 20 of the UK's dirtiest rivers, at high risk of pollution from sewage, chemicals and plastics
Human and other household waste was discharged into the river 2,656 times in 2021, for a total of 28,741 hours from sewage overflows into the river, according to an analysis of Environment Agency data byAnd Scotland’s River Clyde, meanwhile, may have improved, but a study last year still found the river contained the highest levels of pharmaceutical drugs in any river in the UK.
Mr Bennett emphasised that while the 20 rivers identified were among those of the greatest concern it was not a definitive league table. “All of England’s rivers fail water quality standards due to chemical pollutants. Excess nutrients, low flows, low oxygen levels and high temperatures are just some examples of the pressures facing aquatic wildlife. These issues must be tackled together to restore our rivers and their wildlife to good health,” she said.
NFU Deputy President Tom Bradshaw said: “Good water quality is of paramount importance and farmers take their environmental responsibilities seriously and recognise the role their businesses can play, alongside producing food.
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