BBCNEWS BBC Wales Investigates June 4, 2024 02:32:00
But there is something wrong with our rivers. a sad sight to see. it's absolutely devastating what with finding out here today. in the water, look at this. just look at it. this is algae. it's taking over our rivers and waterways. and when human and animal waste gets into a river not only is it bad for our health it is also full of nutrients like phosphate which act as a kind of super food for the algae. and his algae gets into the river, it strips the river of oxygen, killing off of the plant and animal life. one third of rivers in wales are now failing phosphate targets.