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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Thames Water investigates 'illegal spill' into sewage facility
A water firm has said it is investigating an "illegal discharge" into one of its sewage Water said a third party had caused the incident at Wheatley Sewage Treatment Works at the River Thame, Oxfordshire, which caused the treatment process to be "knocked out".It said 15 tankers were being used to remove sewage from the site and take it to another facility for firm said there was an indication that wildlife had been impacted. Jake Morley, the firm's government engagement lead for North Thames Valley, said the works were "not designed to take this type of waste and treat it". "We need to allow sites biological process time to recover," he said."Once the site has recovered, we can slowly remove the tankers and treat as normal at the site."He said Thames Water was working the with the Environment Agency (EA) at affected watercourses "both at the ditch and the River Thame". "We are working very hard to reduce the impact to the watercourse," Mr Morley EA has been contacted for a Dem Henley and Thame MP Freddie van Mierlo said he was "extremely concerned" by the incident reports."We don't yet know the full extent, but it's clear that something has gone badly wrong," he said."I've asked for urgent updates from Thames Water, and I'm grateful for the swift response from local councillors and community members."Once the facts are established, we must ensure that those responsible are held to account and that everything possible is done to restore the health of the river." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Sacramento's Discovery Park boat launch temporarily closes due to petroleum spill
SACRAMENTO — The boat launch at Sacramento's Discovery Park was closed late Thursday afternoon due to a petroleum spill, officials said. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention (OSPR) said it responded to a 24-foot vessel being salvaged in the Sacramento River. While attempting to remove it from the water, the vessel broke apart and spilled around 20 to 40 gallons of petroleum product. The OSPR said warmer weather and abundant sunshine helped evaporate the product, which only had a minimal layer of sheen. There were impacts on wildlife in the area. Officials deployed containment equipment as a precaution. Warmer weather and abundant sunshine helped evaporate the product, which produced just a minimal layer of sheen, officials said. No observed impacts to wildlife. Sacramento County Regional Parks said it would alert the community once the boat ramp is reopened.
BreakingNews.ie
19-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Major gorse fire continuing to burn in Co Wexford
A major gorse fire which broke out in Co Wexford continues to burn on Monday morning. The blaze broke out on Tara Hill in Gorey at around 2pm on Sunday. Advertisement Seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services have been battling the blaze overnight along with gardaí and local farmers to bring it under control. Wexford County Council's fire service has also ensured that several water tankers. Water has also been drawn from the river Ahare. The blaze initially seemed under control, but it intensified overnight due to nearby sea breezes. Dry weather conditions are making it easier for the fire to spread. Malcolm Byrne, North Wexford TD said the blaze is 'deeply worrying'. An assessment is expected to be made on Monday on whether helicopter assistance is needed. There is already a significant impact to wildlife and the environment in the area. As a result of no significant rainfall in the past month, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is warning that there is a high fire risk or status orange alert. The orange warning has been in effect since 3 pm last Friday and will last until midday on Tuesday. According to the Department, current weather patterns indicate a high fire risk 'in all areas' where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist.
