Godrevy Red River pollution

Now I know when its raining, you'd expect rivers to run with a bit of muck, but this much? I dread to think what else is in there apart from silt knowing theres a CSO up stream on the Red River at Godrevy/Gwithian. If you want to report something like this the Environment Agency Hotline is 0800 80 70 60.

And from another angle

Red River pollution, Godrevy/Gwithian 2010-01-12

» Comments: 7

That's why we call it Red River. It's to do with Mining you know.
anonymous
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:30

Its called the Red River historically because of the mineral deposits associated with tin mining which use to colour its water red. Today when it turns red its most likely a mix of farm run off, CSO overflow, and residual chemicals from mining, ie. its pollution, some of which is avoidable, I wish it all was.
dave
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:10

I remember when it was like that EVERY DAY. That is going back a fair few years though. Got some baby pics of me splashing round in the red stuff, no worries. Back then, you could tell who the local surfers were because all the white panels on their wetsuits had turned pink. All you need now is a BSA sticker or a van...
Mark
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:01

"White panels in wetsuits"? i remember being able to tell the locals by the discoloured wax on the boards......White panels??? jeasus
Fredderic Von Shizhousen
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:36

Yeah ok, scrutinise the details! Not as many flashy white panels back then, but there were a few fluorescent ones. The majority turned a shitty beige or pink, even the black ones (with enough water time).
You are right about the brown wax.
Just check your spelling before you blaspheme on a website next time.
Mark
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:00

Yeah Freddric you thicko....anyone would think your irish...duh
derrick the viking
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:33

Freddric dont be so Annoool.
Oh and i have checked my spelling for that one!
Simon Lume
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:09

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