The litter trap boom was released yesterday as a temporarily measure to protect the equipment as there have been problems with the boom movement in high flows. Possible adjustments and modifications are being considered to ease movement of the boom. We intend that the litter trap will be back online and working more effectively as soon as possible.
Since April 2007, we calculate that the litter trap has removed 21 tonnes of litter and debris.
Litter and debris the litter trap removes would otherwise spread downstream through Pleasington, Hoghton Bottoms and Higher Walton, into the River Ribble at Walton-Le-Dale.
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