Tyres, pallets and waste dumped at NI Water reservoir prompt fly tipping appeal

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NI Water says the hazardous pollution posed a risk to local wildlife and the public

NI Water is appealing for help to tackle flytipping after tyres, waste and wood were dumped at Stoneyford Reservoir.

A spokesperson for NI Water said: "NI Water is aware of materials including wood and tyres being dumped at Stoneyford Reservoir. NI Water has not given permission for these materials to be left at this site and is liaising with local community representatives and other agencies to organise their safe removal.

"NI Water has a duty of care to abide by IS0 14001 environmental standards and as such fly tipping and illegal access cannot be allowed to happen on any of our sites. NI Water has therefore taken the decision to remove the tyres and other items dumped at the Stoneyford Reservoir site as soon as possible as they have the potential to be highly toxic, creating an environmental hazard if set alight.

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