Plymouth Residents Demand Action Over Persistent Sewage Odour
UK city's 'rancid' stench forces locals to keep windows shut — MP demands action
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Residents in Plymouth, UK, are facing a worsening sewage odour, particularly in areas like Cattedown and St Judes. Local MP Luke Pollard has called for immediate action from South West Water, which has faced ongoing complaints about the stench affecting thousands of residents for years.
- 01Residents in Plymouth have been enduring a foul sewage odour for years.
- 02Local MP Luke Pollard is demanding action from South West Water.
- 03The odour has been particularly bad in areas like Cattedown and St Judes.
- 04South West Water has invested around £200,000 in improvements but claims no significant issues were found.
- 05Residents are encouraged to formally report the problem to authorities.
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Residents in Plymouth, UK, are increasingly frustrated by a persistent and unpleasant sewage odour affecting areas such as Cattedown, St Judes, Prince Rock, and Coxside. The issue has been ongoing for years, with past complaints dating back to 2002 when local MP Linda Gilroy highlighted the problem. Recently, MP Luke Pollard received numerous complaints regarding the odour, particularly during late April when a sewage overflow incident was flagged. Pollard has written to South West Water, demanding immediate action to resolve the issue. Despite South West Water's investment of £200,000 in site improvements and their claim of no significant odour issues during inspections, residents continue to report a stench that makes their eyes water. Many locals have taken to social media to express their disgust, urging authorities to take the matter seriously. Plymouth City Council has stated that while they have not received recent complaints, they encourage residents to report ongoing issues, which may prompt further investigation.
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The ongoing sewage odour issue affects residents' quality of life, forcing them to keep windows shut and raising health concerns about air quality.
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