Polluted airport water 'destroyed my unborn lambs'
Summary
A farmer, David Thornley, is taking legal action against East Midlands Airport, claiming that leaked chemicals from the airport polluted a brook on his land, resulting in the loss of lambs. The airport admitted to permit violations related to chemical discharge but denies it caused pollution affecting the lambs.Key Facts
- David Thornley is a farmer with pedigree ewes, meaning they are specialized for breeding quality animals.
- He claims 25 out of 100 ewes lost their lambs after drinking water from a brook near East Midlands Airport.
- The airport had a leaking pipe that polluted the brook with chemicals in early 2022.
- East Midlands Airport pleaded guilty to permit violations after releasing polluted water in early 2022.
- Environmental studies connect de-icing chemicals with water pollution, fostering harmful river growths.
- Thornley's water tests found bacteria in the brook, but they did not directly link to airport chemicals.
- Thornley is seeking £50,000 in compensation for the loss of his lambs and breeding lines.
- The Environment Agency charged the airport for polluting incidents, but further trial details are pending.
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