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Sewage entering waterways in the UK has been an ongoing issue for many years. Recently, there have been concerns raised by environmentalists and the public about the impact of untreated sewage on the water quality in rivers and coastal areas.
One particular issue that has gained attention is the practice of combined sewer overflows (CSOs), which are used during heavy rainfall to prevent sewage from backing up into homes and streets. These overflows release untreated sewage into rivers and coastal areas, potentially causing harm to aquatic life and posing health risks for humans who come into contact with the water.
In 2021, the UK government announced plans to reduce sewage discharges from CSOs by 30% by 2025 and to eliminate them by 2030. Environmental groups have criticized the timeline as being too slow and not ambitious enough, calling for more urgent action to protect waterways and public health.
Check out Surfers against sewage for real time info about where is safe to swim (or NOT - blech!)
