Ongoing sewage dumps and chemical pollution lead to “poor” health grade for River Don

A new report on UK rivers has found Sheffield’s River Don is in “poor” health, with ongoing pollution from sewage discharge and urban runoff the main concerns. The pollution poses an urgent threat to wildlife, particularly aquatic plants such as algae. “It’s disappointing,” said Geoff Guy, Manager of Riverlution, which restores River Don habitats. “If … Continue reading Ongoing sewage dumps and chemical pollution lead to “poor” health grade for River Don