Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills in real time

· Climate · United Kingdom

Citizen environmentalists in Devon created an online platform that flags sewage spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots on the River Dart.

Why it matters：Community-led monitoring is filling gaps in official environmental oversight, a model spreading as public concern over water pollution grows.

Key points

  • A citizen platform flags sewage spills in real time
  • It highlights repeatedly polluted spots on the River Dart
  • The effort is led by local environmentalists in Devon

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