Title: Water pollution incidents in England and Wales 1994 : report summary
Author: National Rivers Authority
Document Type: Monograph
Abstract:
During 1994,35,291 pollution incidents were reported to the NRA. 25,415 of these were later substantiated. These figures reflect a small increase in the number of incidents, while the most environmentally damaging Category 1 (Major) incidents fell from 331 to 229, a decrease of 31%. There are several likely reasons for these latest changes. The increase in reporting levels is due to the introduction of the NRAs pollution hotline, which has increased public awareness of pollution incidents and made it easier to
report them. The reduction in major" incidents provides strong evidence that the NRAs pollution prevention measures and messages are taking effect. The most dramatic falls in major incidents were seen in the agricultural (43% fall) and industrial sectors (32% fall), both of which have been directly targeted by NRA pollution prevention initiatives in recent years.
Publisher: National Rivers Authority
Publication Date: 1994
Publication Place: Cardiff
Subject Keywords: Aquatic environment; Water pollution; Statistics; Annual reports
Geographic Keywords: England; Wales
Extent: n.p. [20]
Permalink: http://www.environmentdata.org/archive/ealit:3194
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