CAMPAIGNERS have accused Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water of continuing to pump sewage into the River Wye from its Wyesham treatment plant, calling the situation an “absolute disgrace.”

Environmental activist Angela Jones, from Save the Wye, visited the site on Monday, February 12, and filmed evidence of what she described as untreated sewage polluting the river.

In a video posted online, Jones said: “I’m down here in Wyesham, and just above me is the Wyesham sewage treatment works. As you can see, look at all of that in the water. That is absolutely diabolical in our beautiful river. It absolutely stinks. This is supposed to be treated effluent – look at it. It covers the river.”

Jones claimed that the pollution is worse because public access to the area is currently closed, saying this has allowed more waste to be discharged unnoticed. She added: “This has been going on for absolutely years. I can’t tell you how this breaks my heart.”

She called for tougher action from regulators and insisted that Welsh Water’s Chief Executive, Peter Perry, should be held personally accountable, rather than customers footing the bill for pollution clean-up.

Jones highlighted Perry’s remuneration, claiming he has earned £7.168 million in salary and bonuses over the past decade, alongside building a pension pot worth £4.6 million.

She described these figures as unacceptable, given the ongoing pollution issues in the river.

The video sparked outrage from fellow campaigners and environmental groups, including Save the Teifi, Fish Legal, and Friends of the Upper Wye.

Welsh Water has faced increasing criticism over pollution incidents in the River Wye, which is also under pressure from agricultural run-off linked to intensive poultry farming.

Local residents and campaigners continue to demand greater accountability from water companies and stronger environmental protections for the river.