All articles tagged with #sewage pollution
An upcoming independent report in Britain, led by Jon Cunliffe, aims to address decades of illegal sewage discharges by private water companies like Thames Water, which has faced fines and public outrage. The report is expected to recommend regulatory reforms, increased investment, and strategic planning to modernize water infrastructure and reduce pollution, though it likely will not advocate for nationalization.
St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana is facing a mosquito problem due to untreated sewage in its drainage ditches, leading to a surge in the mosquito population. The mosquitoes, particularly the virus-carrying southern house mosquito, are thriving despite efforts to control them with insecticides. Research suggests that the sewage pollution is creating a fertile breeding ground for the mosquitoes, making it difficult to reduce their population. The study highlights the need to address the root cause of sewage pollution to effectively control the mosquito abundance and mitigate public health risks.