Bristol residents say getting river pollution investigated has been 'like pulling teeth'
Residents say an oil-like substance has been bubbling up in a Bristol river for years, killing wildlife, while efforts to get it investigated have stalled.
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Residents in Bristol say they have struggled for years to get an oil-like substance bubbling up in a local river properly investigated, describing the process as "like pulling teeth."
The substance has reportedly been appearing in the water for an extended period, with residents saying it has been killing wildlife in the affected area.
Despite repeated efforts to raise concerns, residents say progress toward identifying the source of the pollution and addressing it has been slow.
The case highlights broader concerns raised by communities about the responsiveness of investigations into environmental pollution affecting local waterways and wildlife.
Sources
- Getting river pollution investigated like 'pulling teeth' — BBC Science & Environment
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