New Thames Water map reveals where raw sewage is being discharged
The IndependentA new map showing where raw sewage is being discharged via storm overflows has highlighted various locations where effluent has been pumped into English waterways for hundreds of hours without pause. Thames Water launched its digital map earlier this month, providing real-time data on its discharges across the South East, amid growing public anger about the state of the country’s rivers. Thames Water, England’s largest private water firm, became the first company to launch an interactive map providing real-time information on raw sewage discharges into inland waterways. Public consciousness about the scale of Thames Water’s raw sewage discharges via storm overflows has risen sharply since the company this month launched its digital map identifying discharges as they take place. open image in gallery Thames Water’s map: Locations in red represent ongoing sewage flows, while those in orange have stopped within the last 48 hours “It has created a lot of interest in what is happening, it’s been remarkable,” Mr Smith told The Guardian.
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