Somerset cheese making company, Alvis Brothers Ltd, who make Lye Cross Farm cheeses, has been ordered to pay fines and costs of over £23,700 for a third case of causing pollution from their farm, near Bristol.
Tag: Water Quality
Yorkshire Water pays record £1million civil sanction
Yorkshire Water has paid a record £1million to charities after polluting a Harrogate watercourse, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete
The first phase of 2 innovative projects to reduce metal pollution from abandoned lead and zinc mines near Middleton-in-Teesdale has recently been completed.
Environmental Impacts of Cobalt and Lithium Mining
As the world transitions toward a more sustainable and electrified future, the demand for batteries, which are essential for powering electric vehicles and various electronic devices, is skyrocketing.
Cornwall is officially England’s water pollution hotspot, new figures show
New figures show Cornwall has recorded more water pollution incidents than anywhere else in England
From 11th Dec 2023: Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment
Companies who pollute the environment can be hit with unlimited financial penalties from the Environment Agency from today (11 December 2023).
England raw sewage taskforce has only met once in last year, FoI request reveals
Storm overflows group has been promoted by ministers as evidence they are taking issue seriously
Hierarchy of Control: Concrete Wash Water
The conduction of activities that involve a Health and Safety Risk are often assessed using a hierarchy of control (eliminate, substitution, intervention and administration) as advised by the HSE.
Avara claims 30% cut in manure use within Wye area
Avara Foods, the largest poultry producer in the river Wye catchment, says it has sharply cut the manure from its supply chain that remains in the area.
Invaluable Bivalves; How clams help keep Polish water clean
The molluscs are remarkably good at detecting pollution