i is urging leaders to back its manifesto to address the river pollution crisis happening in their constituencies
is urging leaders to back its manifesto to address the river pollution crisis happening in their constituenciesIn total, there were 1,440 spills in rivers, lochs and coasts in the leaders’ constituency areas, according to new analysis of Scottish Water data.have backed the campaign, which sets out five key pledges including tougher regulation, cleaner bathing sites and a reduction in sewage spills.
Last year also saw 648 sewage spills in the Glasgow city council area – home to the Holyrood constituencies of both Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Scottish Greens’ co-leader Patrick Harvie. Recorded sewage dumps here lasted more than 3,000 hours. When it comes to Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, and his Edinburgh West constituency, the lack of sewage monitoring means no data is available.
The Scottish Greens’ manifesto calls for major investment to separate domestic sewage and rainwater systems, to help cut spills. The party also backs stronger powers for Scotland’s regulators, with unlimited fines for water companies.
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