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flag Berkshire saw a record 24,752 hours of untreated sewage spills in 2024, the highest in England.

flag A map from The Rivers Trust shows sewage storm overflows in Berkshire released untreated wastewater for a record 24,752 hours in 2024, the highest annual total on record for the region, up from 18,139 hours in 2023. flag The data reflects a rising trend despite a temporary dip in 2022. flag Nationally, over 3.6 million tons of raw sewage were discharged into England’s rivers in 2024, the highest on record. flag The Trust warns actual spillage may be higher due to unmonitored sites and urges the public to check a live map before swimming or engaging in water activities to avoid health risks.

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