A Huddersfield company faces fines after a bleach spill killed over 800 fish in the River Colne, raising concerns about environmental responsibility.
After the spill, over 800 dead fish were found three kilometers downstream. It wasn’t just fish; many aquatic insects also died. The company felt terrible about it and called it an unfortunate accident.
In court, they admitted their fault and shared that they’ve changed how they handle their materials. They even got a drainage plan to prevent this from happening again. On January 9, they pleaded guilty to illegally discharging bleach and were fined £2,666.67, which added up to nearly £9,000 with other costs.
An Environment Agency officer pointed out that companies must be careful about their waste. They need to know how their drainage works to avoid harming the environment. After the incident, the company cooperated fully and cleaned up the mess. They’ve also made changes to their storage practices to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
Liquipak Ltd has been asked for a comment, but it’s clear they’ve learned a tough lesson about responsibility.
