19-07-2025
Locals call for 'prevention measures' after Paisley sewage leak
Councillor Will Mylet insists that a sewer at Jenny's Well Nature Reserve – which had been leaking sewage into the White Cart Water – requires "prevention measures" to stop the problem from recurring.
Scottish Water has since fixed the issue, which began around a month ago, but the independent representative remains concerned that the leak could happen again.
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He said: "This seems to only be happening during heavy rainfall and people understandably want a permanent solution.
"Scottish Water did a good job in resolving the problem on this occasion but it is now about looking at how the issue can be prevented from happening again.
"I applaud Scottish Water for how they have dealt with this, as it is vital that raw sewage does not seep into our walkways and water.
"It is now about creating a long-term plan to prevent the problem. We also need to protect the wildlife in the river.
"We have to get on top of this before we go through a spell of majorly stormy weather."
A [[Scottish Water]] spokesperson said: "Our operational teams responded following a report of a suspected sewage overflow near Jenny's Well [[Nature]] Reserve in Paisley.
"Our investigation found that a blocked sewer was the cause of the issue, and our teams carried out an initial clean-up.
"Further cleaning using specialist equipment was scheduled for Saturday, July 12; however, this could not be completed due to unsuitable conditions.
"This work is now expected to be carried out early this week, when weather and flow conditions should be more favourable."
