Environment Agency launches anti-pollution campaign
December 1, 2008
The Environment Agency has launched an anti-pollution campaign following a series of pollution incidents at the Holton Heath Industrial Estate near Poole Harbour.
Two of the incidents resulted in the temporary closure of a nearby sewage treatment works after a "mystery" chemical or other pollutant "knocked out" the works.
The industrial estate hosts a range of businesses including chemical companies, engineering workshops and road transport hauliers, but Wessex Water was unable to trace the source of the pollution.
As part of the campaign, the Environment Agency will visit each of the businesses to remind them to take care when disposing of chemicals and to wash down water to prevent pollution.
Steve Griffiths of the Environment Agency said, "Chemicals and oils can cause serious pollution and damage sewage treatment works. We are asking companies to take a moment to ensure any chemicals on their site are kept safe. Chemicals must never be poured down any drain and companies should tell us when a spillage occurs."
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