'It is a human right to expect to be able to swim, surf, paddle and bathe safely without getting sick.' | MarthaWardrop
Polluted oceans, rivers and burns represent a major threat to our, the welfare of our wildlife, and the long-term future of our ecosystems. It is a human right to expect to be able to swim, surf, paddle and bathe safely without getting sick.
There has been upgrade work at the River Kelvin which began in the summer of 2019. This has required mechanical screens being installed on overflow pipes to prevent objects more than 6mm, including baby wipes and large plastic cotton buds, overflowing into the River Kelvin during storm events. As part of the significant investment, new Combined Sewer Overflows and associated pipework have been constructed. This vital work is due to be completed by this summer.
In response, there is a need for further investment urgently in sewage infrastructure and an end brought to the use of sewage overflows.
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