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Devon community tracks sewage spills in River Dart
Original: ‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills
Residents in Devon are monitoring sewage discharges into the River Dart, with those involved describing the scale of pollution as shocking. The community effort highlights growing public concern over untreated wastewater releases into English rivers and adds to pressure on water companies and regulators over the state of the country's waterways.
Why now: Public anger over sewage pollution of English rivers remains a prominent environmental issue.
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- ‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills · theguardian.com
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