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Jan 2023

Last Updated: 04/01/2023

Environment

Sewage discharged into River Ure near Ripon after pipe leaks

by Calvin Robinson

| 04 Jan, 2023

A tanker pictured on Sharow Road near to the Yorkshire Water pumping station.

Sewage has been discharged into the River Ure following a leak near Ripon.

Yorkshire Water said an issue with a sewer pipe at its pumping station on Sharow Lane led to a “short term” discharge on Friday, December 30.

The company said the Environment Agency has been informed of the incident.

A spokesperson for Yorkshire Water said the pipe has since been isolated and tankers are in place to prevent any further waste from entering the river.

Temporary traffic lights are also in place while workers repair the pipe.

A spokesperson added:

“Unfortunately we suffered an issue with a sewer pipe on Sharow Lane, Ripon, on 30 December, which caused a short term discharge of wastewater into the River Ure.

“Our teams attended quickly, isolated the main and began a tankering operation to prevent further wastewater entering the river and ensure customers could continue to use their services, as well as informing the Environment Agency of the incident.

“Due to the depth of the repair tankering has remained in place, with traffic management measures to allow this to be done safely. A team is now on site to complete the repair and return the network to normal operation. Once the repair is completed, tankering will be stopped."

The Stray Ferret has approached the Environment Agency for comment.

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