Environment Agency officers are investigating the death of a number of small fish in Oxfordshire.
More than 10,000 dead fish, mainly perch, were reported yesterday (Thursday) at the Thames Farmoor Reservoir water intake on the River Thames. The reservoir is operated by Thames Water.
Mark Ormrod, Environment Agency’s Environment Manager, said: “We were alerted to this incident by Thames Water after it found a number of dead fish in the intake at Farmoor Reservoir. Officers have been deployed quickly to the scene to investigate.
“While we are uncertain what has caused the death of these fish at this stage, we are experienced in dealing with this type of incident and are mitigating any impacts where we can. Water samples have been taken and we should have results in the morning.”
Anyone who sees pollution in a watercourse or lake should call the Environment Agency emergency hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
