Tag Archives: Thames Water

Support shown for Thames Tunnel at the Mayors Festival

Posted on 20/09/2012 by Admin

Campaigners from Thames Tunnel Now were out in force promoting their message to visitors to the Thames Festival held on the embankment outside City Hall. They received a warm reception from Londoners who want an end to the scandal which … Continue reading →

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Raw sewage floods Dollis Brook in Finchley after Thames Water pump failure

Posted on 13/09/2012 by Admin

Raw sewage flooded a river full of wildlife in Finchley when a nearby pump failed and overflowed on Saturday. Neighbours woke to an “horrendous” stench after faeces spilled over into Dollis Brook, in Gordon Road. Full story

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River Wandle Pollution Alert Following Fire at Beddington Sewage Works

Posted on 22/08/2012 by Admin

Following a major fire at the Beddington Sewage treatment works overnight, there have been reports of dead fish being seen in the River Wandle in West London. For the latest information and to report any sightings, please go to the … Continue reading →

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Signs of recovery in the polluted River Crane

Posted on 30/07/2012 by Admin

The River Crane in West London is showing signs of recovery with life returning following the devastating pollution incident in October 2011.    Blue Winged Olive The first monthly kick sampling by volunteers from the Thames Anglers Conservancy revealed that … Continue reading →

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Poll shows majority of Londoners back ‘Supersewer’

Posted on 13/07/2012 by Admin

  More than eight out of ten Londoners support the Thames Tunnel, proposed to help tackle growing sewage pollution in the River Thames, a new survey commissioned by Thames Water has revealed. The news has been warmly welcomed by ‘Thames … Continue reading →

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Thames Water fined for allowing sewage to leak into Sandford Brook

Posted on 22/06/2012 by Admin

Thames Water has been fined for twice letting raw sewage seep into a brook in Oxfordshire following a case brought  the Environment Agency. The water company pleaded guilty to causing the sludge to enter Sandford Brook, Abingdon, last year. The … Continue reading →

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River Crane Pollution, Thames Water pledges £400k restoration fund

Posted on 01/06/2012 by Admin

Thames Water have agreed a voluntary contribution of £400000 to fund the restoration of the River Crane following the devastating pollution incident in October 2011. On the 30th October 2011 an estimated 10,000 fish were killed in the River Crane … Continue reading →

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Thames Tunnel Phase 2 consultation report published

Posted on 17/05/2012 by Admin

The report outlines the company’s response to all the comments it received during the 14-week consultation, which ran from 4th November 2011 to 10th February 2012. It confirms the project’s preferred sites for construction work remain unchanged, but pledges an … Continue reading →

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Angling Trust calls for a fresh approach to water supply and storage

Posted on 01/05/2012 by Admin

The Angling Trust has called on politicians to recognise that England needs a completely fresh approach to water supply and storage in order to end the chronic wastage of water in times of flood and the environmentally damaging over abstraction … Continue reading →

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Environment Agency asks farmers and water companies to act now in response to drought

Posted on 13/03/2012 by Admin

Water companies and farmers, as well as businesses and consumers, must take action now to protect water supplies from a prolonged drought, says a new report from the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency’s Drought Prospects report, published today, warns that … Continue reading →

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