River Avon Pollution Investigation Described as 'Pulling Teeth'
Bristol residents report an oily substance and dead wildlife in the River Avon, struggling to get a thorough investigation from the Environment Agency.
Climate & Environment • 3 hours ago
Local residents in Bristol are expressing frustration with the Environment Agency's (EA) response to persistent pollution in the River Avon. An oily substance has been observed bubbling up from the riverbed for years, accompanied by a strong odor and the deaths of local wildlife. Nicola Irvine, who lives near Crews Hole, stated that reporting the pollution to the EA since July 2025 has felt like