The source of the pollution which was entering a woodland stream appears to have been identified.

Friends of Tregonniggie Woodland have long been trying to find out where the pollution which was regularly entering the water through the drainage system came from.

South West Water and the Environment Agency could not find the source of the pollution, until now.

South West Water investigated further and believes it has now managed to identify the likely source of the pollution.

The company has spoken to the suspected parties involved to make them aware of the detrimental effect of disposing of liquids that enter the rainwater system, which then flow into the Bickland Stream. 

Friends spokesman Ken Reid said there have been a number of similar pollution events in the Bickland Stream over the last few years, as reported in the Packet.

"When reported, South West Water and the Environment Agency attend but were not able to identify the source of the pollution," he said.

"However, after the pollution event on the October 8, 2021, SWW carried out a more detailed investigation and have managed to identify the likely source of the pollution.

"SWW have spoken to the people and made them aware of the detrimental effect of disposing of liquids that enter the rainwater system which then flow into the Bickland Stream.

"This is extremely good news and Friends of Tregoniggie Woodland hope that this will end this type of pollution.

"Nevertheless, we continue to be vigilant and we ask all users of the Woodland to call the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 should they encounter any pollution in the stream."