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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Wastewater 'likely cause' of Seaburn dene stream pollution
Wastewater from a "plumbing misconnection" was the likely cause of a stream pollution, an investigation has Agency (EA) officers examined the stream at Cut Throat Dene, in Seaburn, Sunderland, after reports of pollution and a local vet's warning that dogs being walked in the area were getting sick. An EA spokesperson said its probe had found the issue was likely to have been due to a "plumbing misconnection" which was discharging wastewater, and it had told Northumbrian Water to investigate. The water company said it had fixed the problem "straight away". The EA's investigation took place about two weeks ago. Roker Park Vets put out a warning to pet owners after "a noticeable increase" in cases of dogs being brought to the practice with vomiting and diarrhoea.A spokesperson for Northumbrian Water said: "We investigated and found the cause of the problem to be a combined sewer some miles away. "As soon as we realised the issue we fixed it straight away."The EA said it had also asked the water firm to take steps to prevent a reoccurrence. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Dog owners warned to avoid Cut Throat Dene amid investigation
A stream is being investigated amid concern it could be linked to illness in dogs. The Environment Agency (EA) said its officers had been at Cut Throat Dene, in Seaburn, Sunderland, this week to look into pollution reports.A local vets warned pet owners to avoid the site and said a recent "noticeable increase" in dogs suffering vomiting and diarrhoea was possibly linked to visits to the City Council said it was monitoring developments and supporting the EA. Earlier this week Roker Park Vets said it had seen "a noticeable increase" in dogs coming to the practice with vomiting and diarrhoea lately, and "there's growing concern that it might be linked to visits to the Cut Throat Dene area in Seaburn"."To be on the safe side, we're advising owners to avoid walking their dogs in that area for now until we know more," it said in a social media post. Sunderland City Council said it was also concerned about the water quality at the stream and had passed information to the EA."We understand the agency is actively looking into the matter and making further inquiries," a spokesperson Liberal Democrat councillor for Fulwell and Seaburn Malcolm Bond criticised the EA for not acting sooner. "For ages we have been urging the Environment Agency to take action on farm slurry sprayed on nearby fields making its way into the stream, which leads directly onto Seaburn beach," Bond said.A spokesperson for the EA said the agency took instances of pollution "very seriously" and would take enforcement action if necessary. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
