Environment Agency Responds to River Pollution Incident

The Environment Agency has been addressing a “pollution incident” in a river that flows through a university city. Agency officials stated that the contamination was reported on Friday at Baits Bite Lock, situated on the River Cam in Cambridge. A spokesperson confirmed that “oil-absorbent booms” had been deployed in the river to manage the situation. The spokesperson further stated: “Anyone with information about a pollution incident can call [the agency].” “We received reports of a pollution incident at Baits Bite Lock on Friday afternoon and officers attended the scene,” stated the Environment Agency spokesman. The spokesman added that they had deployed oil-absorbent booms and would continue to monitor the site. Updates on Cambridgeshire news are available via BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not accountable for the content of external sites. Information on our external linking policy is accessible.