Residents in Cornwall have again raised concerns over pollution in a stream in Falmouth after photos showing it containing 'grey coloured water were shared on social media.
The stream, which runs through Tregoniggie Woodland, has been reported to have contained pollution on a number of occasions and a campaign to remind people not to put anything down the drain they shouldn't will see yellow fish logo markings appear in the area next week.
The images were shared to the 'Friends of Tregoniggie Woodland' Facebook group, show the stream containing a grey/white coloured substance, with commenters urging for the source to be traced.
The Environment Agency has told The Packet they are now looking into the incident.
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One previous report of pollution at the stream was reported on by The Packet last March in which a 'blue-white coloured liquid' was seen by two Falmouth locals who were out walking on the nature reserve.
On that occasion, one of the walkers had described how the liquid smelt like acrylic and had continued to pour out of the pipe and downstream for around 40 minutes.
After collecting images and video of the stream, the walker contacted the Environment Agency and sent in the pictures and videos that were captured.
The Environment Agency conducted a full surface water drain investigation for last year's incident but were unable to confirm where the pollution had arisen.
If you need to report suspected pollution to rivers or streams, the EA can be contacted on 03708 506 506 Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm or, to report a serious pollution incident, their 24 hour helpline is 0800 807060.
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