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Bollin Pollution Education

Bollin Pollution Education

This education campaign aims to reduce the risk of future pollution events from Lyme Green industrial estate thereby preventing serious impacts to fish and other aquatic ecology in the River Bollin.

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We’ve been collaborating with Friends of the River Bollin to monitor pollution incidents along the river. A live camera—located at the Old Mill Lane Weir in Macclesfield and updating every minute—is available on the website, providing real-time views of the River Bollin. Click on the banner below to go to the website. 

River Bollin Pollution Events 

Take a look at the link below to see a pollution journal of the River Bollin from Decemeber 2021 to now.

River Bollin Live Webcam 

Below is a link to live webcam feed of the River Bollin at The Old Mill Lane Weir, Macclesfield (Updates every minute)

River Pollution 

Foaming in Rivers 

Is it natural or man made?

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Septic Tanks 

Find out if your septic tank is working correctly and why you should look after it.

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