LICHFIELD’S MP has called for action after pollution at a pond in Fradley.
Residents have recently reported a foul smell coming from the water at Bown Pond and the death of wildlife in the area.
Samples have been taken as it seeks to discover the source of the pollution.
Lichfield MP Dave Robertson has met with locals to discuss the issue – and has written to the chair of the Environment Agency calling for communication with residents.
In his letter, he said:
“Residents report that the pollution caused a foul smell from the water and the loss of much of the wildlife that the pond supported, including a number of swans which the community greatly valued.
“I am aware that the Environment Agency has responded to the incident, is testing samples of water from the pond and is investigating what caused the issues here. I thank you and your teams for looking into this issue. However, many of my constituents remain concerned about this incident and want to know that it has been comprehensively dealt with.”
The Labour MP has asked for residents to be kept updated by the Environment Agency. He added:
“Is there any indication of what enforcement actions and prosecutions the agency will seek when they are able to identify the person who caused the pollution.
“What has the Environment Agency done to restore the quality of the water, both in the pond and downstream, including the nearby canal, to previous levels?”
