How much do you know about pollution?

The Aire Rivers Trust runs a number of citizen science programmes to help us understand pollution in the river. However, you don't need to wait for these. With a bit of knowledge and the Environment Agency's hotline number, you can make a difference to the health of your river.

How much do you know about pollution?

You find some tyres in a local beck. Who should you report them to? The Environment Agency by dialing 0800 80 70 60 The local council via their website The landowner The police by dialing 111

What is likely to be the cause of milky coloured water with a distinctive smell? Milk Sewage Road run off A natural source

Which of the following is the most polluting if it were to be tipped into a water course? Treated domestic sewage Untreated (raw) sewage Vegetable washings Dirty water (from farm yards) Cattle slurry Pig slurry Silage effluent Milk

Excess silt or soil is a pollutant. Which of the following could be the cause of this around Bradford?

a) overused footpaths

b) runoff from construction sites

c) empty fields on arable farms

d) overgrazing

a b c & d All of them

What is the bulk of the sewage litter found near sewer overflows made up of? Nappies Toilet roll Wet wipes Tampons

What is the name for the growths you may find in slower flowing water with high nutrient levels near sewage overflows Sewage mould Sewage bloom Sewage fungus

What pollutant do you think this is? Washing water from a hand car wash Oil from a garage Sewage from an overflow Mine water from an abandoned mine Slurry from a farm

Which is the biggest source of nitrates into the River Aire? Sewage Agriculture Industry Road transport

Volunteers from The Aire Rivers Trust work with others to tackle invasive non native species. You can also help us by reporting sightings of Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed.

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Report pollution to the Environment Agency

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