Fears have been raised that a water treatment company is ‘dumping raw sewage’ straight into the Manchester Ship Canal. Trafford’s politicians are calling for action to bring a halt to the issue, which is feared to have been happening for months.
In a statement, they said: “There is real fear that United Utilities has been discharging untreated sewage into the canal for months on end resulting in high levels of contaminated water while, at the same time, washing its hands of any wrong doing.” READ MORE: Ambulance boss says low-traffic 'roadblocks' ARE causing delays and orders 'full investigation' Trafford council leader, Coun Andrew Western, has called for action and permanent change to ensure any discharges into the canal only occur
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