Rivers Trust updates sewage map

The Rivers Trust’s interactive Sewage Map has helped us understand where and when sewage is being released in England in Wales for the past six years. Now, Scottish near-real-time data is live.

In December last year, the Rivers Trust made a big step forward by adding near-real-time sewage alerts for all water companies in England. Where the data is available, you can now also see live sewage discharge information from Scottish water companies.

This data helps us better understand what is entering the water right now, and it also enables the Rivers Trust to hold polluters accountable.

Additionally, amber points on the map now show discharges from the last 48 hours, rather than just the last 24 hours. This is important to help you make more informed decisions before heading to the river.

We’ll keep pushing for better data and greater transparency, so everyone can understand what’s really happening in their local rivers.