60% rise in serious water contamination raises food chain concerns

New data from the Environment Agency shows further surges in pollution events, potentially impacting crops and livestock.  The official statistics show a 29% increase in incidents leading to pollutants entering Britain’s water system in 2024, or 2,801 individual events. Meanwhile, incidents defined as ‘serious’ rose by 60%.  More significant cases of water contamination are particularly … Continue reading 60% rise in serious water contamination raises food chain concerns