#ReviveTheRiverOtter

MP writes to South West Water boss over 'polluted' river In the letter, Richard Foord, along with several others, expressed concern regarding the water company's plans.

Last week, with Otter River Catchment Action I wrote to SWW's chief executive to ask for clarification.
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www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2536986...

A photo of Richard Foord standing on a riverbank looking out onto the river to the left of him. He is standing with his hands on his hips, and the river itself is surrounded by grasses and trees. The water has a mirror sheen to it

A photo of Richard Foord crouching on a riverbank looking toward the camera, with the river to the right of him. The river is brown in colour and is surrounded by grasses and trees

Let's #ReviveTheRiverOtter
These are my favourite and least favourite parts of the River Otter. What's yours?
Around 70 per cent of the phosphates (poisons) in the river are due to inadequately treated sewage from outdated local sewage infrastructure. 1/2

MP joins campaign urging end to sewage pollution in River Otter Sidmouth MP Richard Foord has joined forces with a local activist group as part of a new campaign to end pollution in the River Otter.

South West Water's disappointing response to #ReviveTheRiverOtter - the campaign I'm working on with Otter River Catchment Action.

I will be going out next week to take photos of the Otter. I look forward to seeing your photos - please tag me, ORCA, and SWW

www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2533544...

Richard Foord helps launch campaign to revive the River Otter Richard Foord , the Liberal Democrat MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, has joined forces with the Otter Valley Association in a new campaign - #...

“The river Otter should be crystal clear and teeming with fish and invertebrates, but instead, the middle and lower sections are murky, slimy and sick. This is largely due to untreated or inadequately treated sewage being discharged into the river, by South West Water.“ #ReviveTheRiverOtter

Launched today: #ReviveTheRiverOtter

The middle and lower reaches of the River Otter are now so contaminated with sewage, that it is classed in the bottom 20 per cent of rivers in England for water quality. South West Water must act now.

For more: www.richardfoord.org.uk/news/article...