Corby toxic town hotspots revealed after Corby river and soil pollution study

Corby metal pollution may harm people, says Earthwatch Europe

However, the Environment Agency says it has not found evidence that could cause significant harm.

Corby toxic town hotspots revealed after Corby river and soil pollution study

A new report from environmental charity Earthwatch Europe, produced in partnership with the Corby community, has identified the presence of metals at levels that could pose a risk to the environment and human health.

Metal pollution ‘at levels that could pose a risk to human health’ have been found in Corby

By Sarah Ward Testing was carried out across Corby this summer.Tests of the soil and freshwaters across Corby have found metal pollution in some areas ‘ that could cause a risk to human health, say a scitentific adviser.The second round of testing carried out by a team of trained locals and analysed by an independent charity, have reconfirmed results from initial testing last winter and also found the presence of metals cadmium and arsenic in th…