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27/08/2002
Fish die in suspected chemical spillage
Hundreds of fish have been killed in a suspected chemical spillage in County Antrim today.
The fish kill occurred in the Lower Colin River over the weekend in area close to the Kilwee Industrial Estate, near Dunmurray.
The incident, which may have killed more than 300 trout, is being investigated by Environment and Heritage officers.
SDLP Environment spokesperson, Patricia Lewsley, said that the incident highlighted the need for "clear decisive action" on waste disposal.
The Lagan Valley assembly member said: "Such pollution must be curbed in order to preserve our wildlife and natural environment. It is up to every individual and business to be responsible for their own waste disposal.
"This incident clearly demonstrates the need for the government to tackle the issue of waste management with clear decisive action. Waste Management has been much publicised recently but it is evident that continued education and promotion is required to get the message through."
(GMcG)
The fish kill occurred in the Lower Colin River over the weekend in area close to the Kilwee Industrial Estate, near Dunmurray.
The incident, which may have killed more than 300 trout, is being investigated by Environment and Heritage officers.
SDLP Environment spokesperson, Patricia Lewsley, said that the incident highlighted the need for "clear decisive action" on waste disposal.
The Lagan Valley assembly member said: "Such pollution must be curbed in order to preserve our wildlife and natural environment. It is up to every individual and business to be responsible for their own waste disposal.
"This incident clearly demonstrates the need for the government to tackle the issue of waste management with clear decisive action. Waste Management has been much publicised recently but it is evident that continued education and promotion is required to get the message through."
(GMcG)
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