The Environment Agency is investigating the River Irwell as residents woke up to find the river covered in a thick layer of white foam.
#TeamEA have received reports of white foam on the the River Irwell and are out on site investigating. Please remember to report Environmental Incidents to our 24/7 incident hotline 0800 807060 #incidentready
— Env Agency NW (@EnvAgencyNW) November 5, 2019
Many residents took to social media to share pictures and videos of the bizarre sight.
Bizarre foam in the river Irwell this morning. Something’s leaking bubble bath. pic.twitter.com/uZFpKUWenB
— Nick Withers (@NMWithers) November 5, 2019
River Irwell in Manchester polluted this morning – huge amounts of foam on surface of the River in central Manchester and Salford… lets hope @EnvAgencyNW throw the book at polluters of this river in recovery pic.twitter.com/84upGF4QhF
— Mersey Rivers Trust (@MerseyRivers) November 5, 2019
Residents have been urged not to touch the foam until the cause and origin can be determined.
Many are concerned about the risk that may be posed to the local wildlife.
We’re aware of foam pollution in the River Roch & downstream in the River Irwell in #Manchester. We're on site investigating & working with partners to resolve. Latest photos show foam has decreased. Pls use our 24hr incident hotline to report environmental issues 0800 80 70 60 pic.twitter.com/kJgOl8a1Ne
— Env Agency NW (@EnvAgencyNW) November 5, 2019
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