The Environment Agency reported that most oil from a spill at Watermeads Nature Reserve has cleared, though environmental impacts are still unclear. The spill originated from Poulter Park, with a notable odor of diesel detected by local residents. MP Bobby Dean expressed concern over the scale and cause, working with various agencies for clarity. He compared this incident to a larger spill from February, highlighting the ongoing vulnerabilities of the River Wandle and the need for improved pollution monitoring and infrastructure to protect local biodiversity.
The smell up at Mill Green and the factory estate is pungent of diesel.
What is clear is that this reinforces the vulnerability of the Wandle and the urgent need for independent pollution monitoring alongside better infrastructure.
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