Residents fear recent illnesses caused by contaminated drinking water
Residents near River Lea fear illnesses caused
by contaminated drinking water
22 I 03 I 10
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is investigating the
contamination of the River Lea in Hertfordshire after chemicals
leaked into the drinking water supply at the sewage treatment works
at Rye Meads, which is operated by Thames Water.
The utility company has confirmed
that chemicals 2-EDD and 2-EMD entered the supply in February.
Approximately 1,000 residents have
contacted Thames Water after noticing foul smelling and foul
tasting drinking water, and about 100 residents have reported
falling ill after drinking the water.
It is thought that around 2 million
residents receive their drinking water from this works. Hugh James
specialises in group action litigation, particularly in the fields
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