Wessex Water

Opinion

Recent floods show once again that it’s high time to formally recognise the rights of the River Avon

Rivers are rights-bearing beings that deserve to have a voice in our decision-making structures – and to be treated as life-sustaining ecosystems, not vessels to carry away human waste.

Campaigners ‘marry’ River Avon as battle against water sewage pollution continues

Revealed: Data tool shows extent of sewage spills at popular Bristol swimming spot – and it’s grim

Image of swimming campaigners outside City Hall, Bristol (image: James Ward)

Reports

Popular swimming spot near Bristol could be cleaned up after thousands sign petition

Campaigners gathered outside City Hall this week in a colourful protest against a council byelaw restricting swimming at Conham River Park.

Reports

New details revealed about fatal Avonmouth explosion at Wessex Water plant

Reports

Seven months on from deadly Avonmouth explosion, no news from company or authorities

The Avonmouth explosion was horrific. But it wasn’t unprecedented.

The business of recycling sewage into fertiliser, and the wider wastewater treatment industry, have been chequered by explosions and industrial accidents