Sewage discharges cause 'toxic cocktail' in rivers
Sewage dumping by Thames Water over the recent bank holiday weekend has led to a "toxic and dangerous" bacterial "cocktail" in Oxfordshire's waterways. Campaigners warn that low river levels, exacerbated by dry weather, mean the untreated sewage poses a serious risk to wildlife and humans, with high bacteria levels. Specific locations affected include Botley, Wheatley, Burford, Milton-under-Wychwood, Kingham, and Faringdon.
- Location
- Botley, Wheatley, Burford, Milton-under-Wychwood, Kingham, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Microbiological, Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Boil water before drinking or use bottled water.
- 2Contact a doctor if gastrointestinal symptoms occur.
- 3Maintain hygiene during cooking and handwashing.
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