Diesel flows into River Aire
Pollution scare as diesel flows into River Aire
Pollution scare as diesel flows into River Aire
Environment Agency staff are appealing for businesses and members of the public to help them trace and stop a flow of diesel which has polluted the River Aire between Leeds and Castleford. It was first noticed flowing at Water Lane in Leeds on the evening of Saturday 18 August.
Due to the complicated river and beck system through Leeds, much of which runs underground in culverts, the source has not yet been identified, although it is thought to be in the Beeston or Holbeck areas.
An oil leak on this scale can reduce the oxygen in water which makes it difficult for fish and invertebrates to survive. It can also cling to birds’ feathers which affects the waterproofing of their plumage.
Anyone with information should contact the Environment Agency’s hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
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