Wild New Forest Vlog: Sewage discharges into New Forest rivers

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Join Russell Wynn of Wild New Forest as he investigates the issue of sewage discharges into New Forest rivers, including footage of a live discharge event into the upper Beaulieu River during Storm Christoph, chemical sampling showing very high nutrient pollution levels in the discharged material, and brief discussion of some of the potential downstream impacts. Although these emergency discharge events (called combined sewer overflows) are licensed, there are concerns that they are increasing in frequency and that they may be negatively impacting New Forest habitats and species. Further information can also be found in this Wild New Forest blog post: www.wildnewforest.co.uk/post/...

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@brunobrauer6301 2 жыл бұрын

Other countries have separate collectors for rainwater and wastewater.

@hobouk3871 2 жыл бұрын

They should build large CSO lakes to catch the overflow and then air rate the waste water so it is full of oxygen to allow algae to grow. The algae should then consume all of the nitrates and any other nutrients in the water to clean it. Afterwards once it has setteled release the cleaner waste water free from solids into the river systems. It may not be the cleanest water but it should be cleaner than it was in its raw form.

@BritishEngineer 2 жыл бұрын

Immense quantities of methane pollution contributing to climate change

@Shade_Tree_Mechanic Жыл бұрын

@@BritishEngineer Climate Change is a natural ebb and flow.

@juliewootten6947 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for highlighting this problem!

@jerryorange6983 Жыл бұрын

why is it a problem? the people voted to get rid of all EU regs and Tories keep delivering. Let's wait when the rest will go - Mogg can't wait to implement it. The problem will be then.

@salkeld571 2 жыл бұрын

We are an Island of fat-burgers surrounded by shit and wet wipes.This is worse than Victorian times.Cholera and dysentery will become common place. Public Health should be involved or has that been sold off as well.Thank you for posting.

@kylemacarthur9863 2 жыл бұрын

Best post!

@khalidmalbaloshi220 3 жыл бұрын

I have noticed a sewage smell regularly near the bridge over the Lymington for over 1 year or more very foul smell. I keep meaning to contact the EA. Is there a sewer outfall there. Strong smell when you walk fast. I never remember smelling this many years back. Has anyone noticed.?

@wildnewforest1346 3 жыл бұрын

There are regular discharges of untreated sewage effluent from the wastewater treatment works operated by Southern Water at Brockenhurst during/after rainfall (called combined sewer overflows), and lots of smaller-scale discharges from private residences in the lower reaches. Worth reporting to the EA anyway and make sure they agree to call you back with a response once they have investigated!

@khalidmalbaloshi220 3 жыл бұрын

@@wildnewforest1346 Thank you for your reply. It has been quite a stench raw sewage even near the new Redrow housing by the bridge surpised others have not commented. Was not aware people could discharge also privately from homes quite shocking.. Keep up the good work. Great channel very informative wild New Forest. I will contact the EA

@monicas2269 2 жыл бұрын

There should never be raw sewage discharged anywhere When I was in a school science class back in the early 70's, we did a lesson on water and sewage and we were told how the sewage is filtered over and over again until in the end it was almost clean before being discharged anywhere. I thought all water companies would be doing this and I'm shocked to keep hearing that this doesn't happen.

@MrLewooz Жыл бұрын

what shall we do with the shareholders of those companies???? the one that milk you through your bills keep the major part and cut the expenses to reach THAT POINT....

@jeremylawrence5855 2 жыл бұрын

Fill the discharge site with concrete, that’ll sort it out!

@jackhambridge9235 Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea blocking a CSO but where would that water go? Oh yeah back up through your toilet

@drumbatter100 2 жыл бұрын

With all the building going on throughout the country, the situation is only going to get worse.

@bunston1000 Жыл бұрын

Should also test river discharges for ammonia.

@minimax9452 Жыл бұрын

I was visiting Cornwall recently as a ger,man tourist. Unbelievable to discharge sewage nowadays. Hopefully the weather was bad so I don't had to swim. It is also not nice to imagine eating fish and chips from nearby fish. You can solve it if you want. We did it.

@simonartley1645 2 жыл бұрын

Has this been discussed with Southern Water,Environment Agency local councils and yes your local MP,s.All of those have both responsibility and accountability.This is a health hazard and river environmental issue with effects on farming wdlife and local people..and many more downstream

@jordantheallroundangler85 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely disgusting! As a fisherman i find this highly disturbing! Wading through poo isn't nice when trout fishing!

@metalbelles3662 Жыл бұрын

I agree. These people are evil to pollute nature

@sheriashley7692 Жыл бұрын

Horrible that this is allowed. In Australia all sewage must be properly treated thru a series of treatment ponds and also chemical treatment before it is ready to be discharged into the sea. Raw sewage is not allowed to be dumped in this way. This is awful.

@curlysue3620 2 жыл бұрын

We have the same problem in Kent. I think we need to hold back paying them, till they sort it out.

@curlysue3620 2 жыл бұрын

We are Southern Water too. Shame on them.

@jonh9561 Жыл бұрын

And it all ends up in the marine food chain ............. who's up for a seafood dinner with sides?

@johnlouiswait2884 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic presentation that shouldn’t be allowed to pollute the rivers so why do they I suppose it’s all about the money honey

@Marc-so2cd Жыл бұрын

These buggers should be fined heavily for poisoning these beautiful waterways. It nearly makes me sick to watch.

@KhiKhiDeDoesItAll 3 жыл бұрын

This is awful!!!

@catalickconverta6823 2 жыл бұрын

This is why you shouldnt "wild swim"

@crimeworld6214 Жыл бұрын

Disgusting 🤢

@angelaalbertil4237 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🥴why did you “ even think “ about leaving EU . Colonialism is over. let the royals give their fortune to the people of Little Briten “ we ♥️U

@mogznwaz 2 жыл бұрын

Mind your own f*cking business. The EU is not the be all and end all of life. I guarantee there is sewage floating about in the EU too.

@angelaalbertil4237 2 жыл бұрын

@@mogznwaz topical

@angelaalbertil4237 2 жыл бұрын

@@mogznwaz you are right to be frustrated! Your English is very un Europe 🤣F is No Go 😎

@angelaalbertil4237 2 жыл бұрын

Fictive name! I really am very sorry for the Britz. For the first time in history 70 years of no war . Economically ( I am over 60 nearly 70, just info) we cannot survive if we don’t “ stand together “ times have changed 🙏and mostly for us people. You seem to be even more intelligent, reflected, Historien/ Sun reader. Life is a circle of REALITY 🙏all the best to you and take care of your loved ones! Christmas without… vegetables, fish… regulations is more than important for the NOT ELITE!

@smithy3269 2 жыл бұрын

Just the first of many, Italy will be next. The EU “your country will be in ruin” The reality “we have too many jobs, do you want more money to come work for me” 😂 COVID showed the EU for what they are, jealous bitter nazi struggling to deal with there own problems. Enjoy being OWNED by the French and Germans 👍🏻 we are free just like 100years ago.