DISGUSTED locals have hit out at Scottish Water after stinking raw sewage leaked into a river where kids and dogs played over the weekend. The mess was spotted gushing into the River Tay in Perth on Friday and Saturday, with horrified residents saying "You could see it floating". 2 The sewage water spilled into the River Tay Credit: Getty 2 Locals first noticed problems with the river, in Perth, on Friday Credit: Getty Stewart Miller told The Courier that he first noticed a foul smell coming from the river on Friday night.
The jet skier then went back to the area with a group of ten people, including small children and his beloved dog Troy, the following day. The group decided to go into the water during the day out and they quickly noticed sewage water coming from the riverside near the railway bridge that crosses Moncreiffe Island. He said the mess could be seen floating in the water and the group were quickly "covered" in the sewage water.
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Young kids have had that water in their mouths." I was covered in it. My dog was covered in it.
Young kids have had that water in their mouths Stewart Miller Scottish Water admitted that sewage water got into the river after there was a fault in the pumps at the new “super sewer” on the nearby Tay Street. The new pumps were installed as part of a £107 million upgrade to the site. Most read in The Scottish Sun TOP DOLLAR Brighton ready to break Scottish transfer record to sign Matt O'Riley CITY INFERNO Firefighters battle major blaze at historic Glasgow building through the night LAUZ OF FUN Ex-Celtic ace Ewan Otoo's jaw-dropping blonde Wag revealed - with famous dad ON BORROWED TIME ANOTHER Rangers star banished to B-team as squad jet out for CL tie The company said they would launch an investigation into the incident, adding that crews would carry out a full clean up to the river.
However, locals have blasted the firm for taking so long to take action on the pumps after the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) revealed the alarm was first raised the weekend before. Raw sewage floods street of iconic Scots golfing town The agency notified Scottish Water about problems in the area after problems were flagged on Saturday, July 27. Stewart said the situation is "absolutely shocking", adding that people suing the river over the weekend will be "horrified".
He added: "As soon as Scottish Water knew there was an issue, they should have brought in lorries and transported the sewage away for treatment." Stewart also said he is now worried for the health of the whole community that regularly swims in the waters. As soon as Scottish Water knew there was an issue, they should have brought in lorries and transported the sewage away for treatment Stewart Miller And he was so concerned about Troy that he rushed him to the vet yesterday.
Scottish Water confirmed that the spillage has stopped and a major clean-up operation in now underway. A spokesperson told The Scottish Sun: "Unfortunately a fault developed on pumps being used as part of our project to upgrade the sewer network on Perth’s Tay Street. “We took immediate action as soon as the problem was identified, and we are arranging a full clean-up of the area.
Report Sewer Flooding WHEN it comes to reporting sewer flooding, Scottish Water has issued the following advice: f your property has been affected by flooding from public sewers, please call us on 0800 0778 778 or report this through our online portal here , one of our team will be here to help, 24 hours a day. You should also contact your insurance company, no matter what caused the flooding, your insurer is best placed to help you. If your property has internal sewer flooding, we will respond as soon as possible.
This may take longer if we are prevented from reaching you by exceptional circumstances such as severe weather. If your property has external sewer flooding, we will attend as soon as we can but have to prioritise those customers in greatest need, such as those with internal sewer flooding, and customers at greater risk, such as the elderly and disabled. To report groundwater property flooding and flooding from the roads or problems with highway gullies or ditches, contact your local council.
If a river has burst its banks and it's affecting you or your property, contact your local authority. “An investigation will be carried out to establish the full circumstances of what happened and ensure we learn any lessons.” A spokesperson for SEPA said : “SEPA was notified about discoloured water discharging to the watercourse at the River Tay in Perth on July 27 2024.
“SEPA officers attended and substantiated the issue and raised the matter directly with Scottish Water. “Further inspections will be carried out by Scottish Water and a clean-up has been arranged. Read more on the Scottish Sun MAKE A SPLASH Holly Ramsay dons tiny skirt & cheers Adam Peaty after dad’s wedding blessing STARS ABROAD Two Doors Down star on holiday with football hero's dad in unlikely friendship “We continue to engage with Scottish Water and continue to monitor the situation.
“We would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution incident to contact SEPA as soon as possible through our 24/7 Pollution Hotline. You can report using our online form or by calling 0800 80 70 60.”.
