Unknown pipes discharge sludge into Norwich river
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 07:02 · Archive
Pipes of unknown ownership are discharging sludge into the River Wensum after heavy rain, councillors have heard.
Councillors have heard that pipes of unknown ownership are discharging sludge into the River Wensum after heavy rain. Rob Rogers, director of delivery at the Broads Authority, told a special scrutiny meeting at Blackfriars' Hall on Monday, October 19 that his team regularly spends time on the Wensum and has identified numerous pipes discharging into the river. Some outfalls are registered, but others are not, and there is no clarity on who owns them or what comes out of them.
During periods of heavy rainfall, 'all sorts of sludge' can be seen flowing from some of the outfalls into the river. Rogers said more work was needed to understand where the discharges were coming from and who was responsible for them. The council meeting brought together councillors, campaigners, conservation groups and members of the public to examine the health of the city's rivers.
The city's sewer network is largely Victorian. During heavy rain, combined sewers overflow into the rivers to prevent waste backing up into homes and streets. Environmental groups and river authorities raised concerns about pollution and water quality at the meeting.
How it is being reported
- Pipes pumping 'sludge' into Wensum... but no-one knows who owns themUnknown-owner pipes discharge sludge into Norwich’s River Wensum after heavy rain, councillors hear, as pollution, sewage and water quality concerns grow.Norwich Evening News · 27 Oct, 06:00
- Pipes pumping 'sludge' into Wensum... but no-one knows who owns themUnknown-owner pipes discharge sludge into Norwich’s River Wensum after heavy rain, councillors hear, as pollution, sewage and water quality concerns grow.Eastern Daily Press · 27 Oct, 06:00
In this story: Rob Rogers · River Wensum · Broads Authority · Norwich · Blackfriars' Hall
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