Bid to identify stream pollution

The Environment Agency is asking people to help trace pollution which is killing fish in a small Cornish stream.

Agency officers say they believe a series of pollution incidents are responsible for wiping out fish in a tributary of the Penryn River.

An investigation was launched on 24 April after reports the stream running beside Greenwood Road had turned foamy and had a strong chemical smell.

Officers have been unable, so far, to pinpoint the source of the pollutant.

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The EA says the pollution was traced to a culvert which drains from the Kernick Industrial Estate.

A sample, smelling of degreasant or disinfectant and faintly reddish-orange, has been sent for analysis.

"Aquatic life is being killed by this pollution," said Redwynn Sterry from the EA.

"It must be found and stopped. It is possible someone is inadvertently disposing of this pollutant without realising the harm it is causing.

"Anyone with information is urged to come forward."