Colne Operational Catchment
Water bodies
There are 26 water bodies in this operational catchment.
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About
Rivers in the catchment suffer from low flows and a number of abstractions are impacting groundwater and in turn the rivers Ver, Misbourne, and Gade. Waste water too, has a detrimental impact on water quality, with over 2,000 residential properties and six large sewage treatment works discharging treated water into local rivers. In addition challenges caused when intermittent sewage is discharged (under license) during storm events, can also impact on groundwater. Local action involving partners working together to identify the sources of pollution, raise awareness and support people and business is being carried out to prevent incidents throughout the catchment.
