Challenging Performance of Combined Sewer Overflows

Challenging Performance of Combined Sewer Overflows

by | Jan 12, 2022 | News

Challenging Performance of Combined Sewer Overflows FollowFollow Welsh Water combined sewer overflow at Bryncoch, Neath. © Alan Hughes and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Afonydd Cymru have been challenging the performance of Combined Sewer...

Combined Storm Overflows (CSOs)

by | Jan 12, 2022 | Position Statements

Combined Storm Overflows (CSOs) FollowFollow There are over 2,000 permitted storm overflows in Wales. They perform a public health function, managing the extra input to wastewater treatment works in extreme weather conditions. By law, water companies must ensure that...

Nutrient Offsetting

by | Jan 11, 2022 | Position Statements

Nutrient Offsetting FollowFollow Afonydd Cymru’s vision is for clean and healthy rivers for all communities in Wales. It is clear that the current water quality of our rivers is poor and that a significant number of our rivers are failing as a result of high nutrient...

Tidal Lagoons

by | Jan 10, 2022 | Position Statements

Tidal Lagoons FollowFollow Climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the wildlife and fisheries of the rivers of Wales. A move to low carbon energy is needed and we support a move to renewable energy. Generating electricity from river flow...