Water/Wastewater
Water company fined over Cornish sewage leak
Jul 14 2009
South West Water has been made to pay £3,883 in court costs and fines after a sewage spill polluted a popular Cornish beach.
According to the Environment Agency, the effluent, which was being discharged from a nearby pumping station, was seen by a member of the public and reported to the authorities.
Following an investigation, it emerged that the leak had occurred when a duty pump stopped working.
Around 25 surfers were in the sea at Trevaunance Cove when the sewage was discharged.
Environment Agency spokesman Andrew Blewett said it is important that pumping stations operate correctly, particularly when in sensitive locations.
"South West Water was unable to explain the pump failure on this occasion, but whatever the reason, this incident resulted in an illegal discharge and pollution of a popular beach," he added.
In related news, Yorkshire Water was fined earlier this week for allowing effluent to pollute the River Wharfe.
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