Welsh Agency Completes Mine Water Discharge Work

Environment Agency Wales has completed the first phase of work to reduce mine water pollution into River Ystwyth near Aberystwyth, Wales.

The abandoned Frongoch Mine has discharged over a tonne of lead and more than 20 tonnes of zinc into the river, affecting the river’s habitat.

The agency diverted a stream, which previously flowed into the mine, to its original watercourse to avoid the mine.

The work, which was funded by the Welsh Government, will monitor the river’s water quality, flows and ecology.