Leicester Demands Cleaner River Soar | Leicester News

Leicester residents are sounding the alarm over the River Soar’s dire state, with a 600-signature petition highlighting sewage, dead fish, and toxic pollution that’s turned once-prized waterways into hazardous zones. From shopping trolleys to sanitary waste, the river’s contamination threatens wildlife like otters and kingfishers—and chills locals who no longer feel safe near its banks. Clean River Action is demanding urgent fixes: transparent sewage reporting, infrastructure upgrades, habitat restoration, and tougher enforcement. While Severn Trent pledges £200 million for regional rivers and the Environment Agency notes some progress in reducing toxins, community outrage underscores a deep emotional and ecological stake in restoring the river as a vital, healthy part of city life.

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