Dirty Water, Filthy Money
Everyone we speak to say they're fed up with the private Water Companies dumping sewage in our seas and rivers, whilst charging us for "managing waste water" and pocketing the profits.
Our seas and rivers deserve better. Nature deserve better. We deserve better.
We will take part in the Surfers Against Sewage national Paddle-Out protest on Saturday 18th May on Weymouth Sea Front, open to all groups and individuals who would like to take part. Please meet between 12.45-1.00pm on the beach near King's Statue / K5 bus stop. From 12 noon the local Extinction Rebellion group will be holding a stall on the promenade by bus stop K5, to engage the public in water pollution issues, and what to do about them e.g. Don't Pay for Dirty Water, or the Cancel for Clean Water campaigns.
If you're thinking to come to the Paddle-Out but want more info or to discuss, please contact Caz Dennett: de-net@hotmail.co.uk or 07540997717
Sewage is not the only pollution, but it has single source and we know who is causing it, Water Companies, like Wessex Water who manage water in Dorset. We just want clean, safe water. We want sewage to be treated and sewerage infrastructure (pipes and drains) to work as it should. We want Wessex Water to do the job we pay them to do. That's a reasonable ask.
(Scroll down for Don't Pay for Dirty Water bill boycott campaign info)
For more info visit the Surfers Against Sewage Water Quality Report 2023
Pollution Solution – time for discussion and action
Around 50 people attended the Community Assembly in February. The talks were insightful, and discussions were action-oriented. You can access the Pollution Solution Summary and Outcomes document here:
You Can Take Action Right Now. 1000s have already!
Water companies are a steaming hot topic right now, and national press are giving good coverage to actions across the country.
i news Sea swimmer’s revolt: The army of people boycotting bills over sewage spills
The Telegraph 'I’m refusing to pay my water bills after sea sewage poisoned me'
Nature Watch - Dorset Community Response to River Pollution
Queen Thorne Nature Watch Group was born out of the desire to protect and support the nature that is on our doorstep, in the Queen Thorne parish, near Sherborne, Dorset. Nature Watch fonder Kim Creswell tells us more about the project, it's origins, their battle to protect nature, and the project's importance to reverse biodiversity loss.
If you have concerns or views about water pollution in Dorset, come along to our Community Assembly on Weds 7th Feb 7pm-9.15pmm at Easton Methodist Church Hall, Easton Square, Portland. We will hear from community members about how water pollution affects different aspects of our lives; health, environment, wildlife, local economy, leisure and pleasure. This will help frame the issues, followed by in-depth discussion about how we can tackle them together and individually.
The event is being organised by the local Extinction Rebellion group, joining forces with other concerned local groups.
Come to the assembly and have your say. There will be refreshments and snacks. For further info please contact Caz, 07540 997717 or email de-net@hotmail.co.uk or xrdwp@protonmail.com
We will publish the outcomes for the Community Assembly on this page. If you would like to be notified when published please fill in this brief contact form.