Untreated sewage flows to Eton Wick in Berkshire from the company's plant in Slough
Untreated sewage flows to Eton Wick in Berkshire from the company's plant in Sloughtreatment facility town has been left reeking of sewage, with residents claiming they “effectively have an open sewer running down their back garden” due to the outflows.that when untreated sewage is discharged into Roundmoor during storm overflows, Eton Wick is permeated with an “unbearable” stench of sewage.
The Roundmoor stream is maintained by residents who enter the water and manually pull weeds out that may block the flow of watera and cause flooding. While Mr Wilson intends to take part in the Royal Windsor Triathlon in June, he expressed concerns about swimming in the Thames downstream of Roundmoor because of the pollution.
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