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environment1 month ago•4 min saved

River pollution stalls Herefordshire housing, leaving couple living in a shed

Herefordshire residents say ongoing River Lugg pollution has triggered a planning moratorium since 2019, forcing the Coyles to live in a shed on their building site while awaiting permission and hitting the local economy; thousands have joined a High Court case alleging pollution from poultry farming and sewage is affecting the Wye, Lugg and Usk, with 2,000 homes on hold in Leominster as developers fund wetlands through phosphate credits. Welsh Water and poultry firms deny wrongdoing, while investments in water quality are cited as ongoing.

via BBC|

#environment #herefordshire #housing-crisis

local-news2 years ago•6 min saved

Leominster Denied Federal Aid for Flood Recovery as Residents Seek FEMA Assistance

FEMA has denied federal funding to Leominster, Massachusetts, for repairing public infrastructure damaged by catastrophic flooding in September 2023, which caused at least $30 million in damage. While FEMA is providing assistance to private residents and business owners, the city must seek alternative funding sources for public repairs. Disaster recovery centers have been set up to help affected residents apply for individual assistance.

via WCVB Boston|

#disaster-recovery #fema #flooding

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

Leominster Residents Evacuated and Dams Stabilized Amid Catastrophic Flash Flooding

Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents in Leominster, Massachusetts, near the Barrett Park Pond Dam following significant flooding. The city is under a state of emergency due to "catastrophic floods." The dam suffered damage during heavy rain, causing a wall to wash away and leaving a large crater. As crews work to repair the dam, residents remain concerned about potential future flooding. The Leominster Relief Fund has been established to support those affected by the floods.

via CBS Boston|

#barrett-park-pond-dam #evacuation-orders #flooding

natural-disasters2 years ago•4 min saved

Massachusetts Dam Concerns and Flooding Devastation in Leominster

Evacuations are underway in Leominster, Massachusetts, after torrential rains and flash flooding caused widespread damage. Officials are concerned about potential issues with two nearby dams, including the Barret Park Pond Dam. The flooding led to washed-out roadways, flooded homes and businesses, and sinkholes. Around 30 people were rescued by boat from a mobile home park. Schools were closed as crews assessed and repaired the damage. Other areas in Massachusetts and Rhode Island also experienced flooding, and ongoing thunderstorms are expected to bring more heavy rain.

via Fox Weather |

#dam-issues #evacuations #flash-floods