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flag False sewage alerts in Braintree were caused by spiders and sensor issues, not real spills, though Anglian Water pledged £1B to cut future discharges.

flag Anglian Water said false sewage discharge alerts near Braintree from February 5–20 were caused by spiders and small movements triggering sensors at the Bocking Water Recycling Centre, leading to inaccurate readings showing nearly 365 hours of discharges despite no actual spills. flag While some legitimate discharges occurred during heavy rain, the company confirmed the system functioned as designed. flag Public concern over pollution in the River Blackwater prompted Anglian Water to reaffirm its commitment to reducing spills through a £1 billion investment by 2030, including expanded rainwater storage, £96 million to reduce inflow, 62,000 AI-powered monitors, and 200 new staff. flag Verified data is published monthly after investigations.

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