Who can join the claim?
Most people who live in the area or regularly use the waterways can join the claim, including you if you:
- Live near the rivers
- Live near a large poultry farm
- Live near sewage infrastructure e.g. a combined sewer overflow
- Rely on the rivers for hobbies and leisure
- Have a business which has been adversely affected because of the pollution
Examples of eligible claimants:
- A homeowner near the river affected by the pollution
- A business losing customers due to the declining health of the rivers
- A swimmer or angler unable to enjoy the rivers due to pollution