Warning of sewage leaks in London parks

Following a sewage leak, people are being warned to stay away from a stream that runs through several green spaces in southwest London.

A post on X, Wimbledon and Putney Commons stated that “sewage has entered Beverley Brook on Wimbledon Common”.

It was added that Richmond Park and Barnes Common were also affected, with Royal Parks issuing a similar warning.

Thames Water said it was working to repair a burst main and was “using tankers to ensure there are no further leaks”.

The sign at Wimbledon and Putney Commons advised that “people and dogs should keep away from the stream, from Wimbledon Common and downstream”.

According to the South East Rivers Trust, Beverley Brook is nine miles (14.4 km) long.

A Thames Water spokesman said: “Our teams are working to repair a burst riser in the area and we are deploying tankers to ensure there is no further water leakage.”

“An assessment of what damage limitation measures need to be implemented will be made shortly.”

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