The recent efforts of Scottish Water, after pollution incidents on the footpaths either side of the Merryton/Sewage bridge earlier this summer, seem to have prevented a reoccurrence as heavy rainfall fell around 20.45 yesterday (6th August). A familiar stench of sewage hung over the river however, as the manhole cover below the Maggot Flats car park became the point where polluted water found its way into the river. The experts will know what is and isn't acceptable pollution in times of heavy rainfall (remember it has to go somewhere when the system is overloaded) and perhaps the video below might help them in their ongoing deliberations.
So no jobbies on the footpath this time round but from the powerful odour in the darkening evening air it looked as though the swans, ducks and fish might be able to taste the difference on this occasion.
This particular outflow drain has been offending for years, and was in fact the first one I got SEPA to have a look at 4 or 5 years ago.
ReplyDeleteThey confirmed it was sewage that was coming from it, and Scottish water said it was timber that was blocking the drain coming from broadhill? Perhaps you should contact SEPA and Scottish water with your video evidence again ?
sewer overflow pipe - sewage in river.
ReplyDeleteYes what's so surprising here? Sewage from an overflow pipe. That's what you'd expect to find. What did you expect to come out of a sewer pipe? Nicely scented floating candles!!
lol re jayteescot
ReplyDeletetimber from broadhill,,we are not puppets and do not release wooden turds
This observer has a bit of news on this one, will get round to an update soon.
ReplyDeleteThe Drain I refer to is not supposed to have raw sewage coming out of it. As far as I'm aware It is supposed to be rainwater from street drain overflows etc.
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ReplyDeleteThis pipe has been discussed publicly previous. Sepa previously confirmed its a sewer overflow pipe and not a water pipe with street drains only.
Article just up with SEPA's prompt response.
ReplyDeleteOn Sepa's first visit to this outfall several years ago they were quite disturbed to see the level of sewage pollution on the ground in this area. Something requires attention.
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