Pollution news


Anglers are warned two years after PFos level in trout peaks

LEVELS of PFos in the St Saviour’s Reservoir peaked two years before anglers were warned about the risks to their health, it has emerged.


New car tax would be bad for environment, say motor trade

A NEW charge on people buying cars could be imposed to help reduce pollution and energy use, according to the Policy Council’s Draft Energy Plan.


Regulation is on the way as air pollution nears ‘safe’ levels

AIR pollution in three parts of the island – particularly Fountain Street – is worrying Environmental Health.


Keeping toxic foam residue out of water will cost multi-millions

A MULTI-MILLION pound project to remove a toxic chemical from soil at the airport and stop it entering the water supply has taken a step forward.


Soldiers’ Bay swimmer claims Fort George outfall made him ill

THREE islanders want signs to be put up at Soldiers’ Bay to warn people they could be swimming in sewage from Fort George.


Cobo businesses brace for E. coli downturn

FEAR of E-coli could affect trade and will put people off coming to Cobo Bay, businesses in the area have said.


E.coli discovery keeps people away from Cobo

COBO Bay was virtually deserted over the weekend as swimmers appeared to stay clear following news that E.coli bacteria had been found in fresh water outfalls on the beach.


Deadly fire foam in the reservoir: inquiry begins

THE States watchdog has launched an investigation into the pollution of Guernsey’s water by toxic airport firefighting foam.


Toxic foam leaves nasty legacy

GUERNSEY Water regularly tests for more than 130 chemicals in the island’s drinking supply.


£4m. clean-up bill

ISLANDERS face a £4m. bill to remove toxic chemicals from soil at the airport.

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