Millions spent by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water on green scheme to cut river sewage near Pontypool

Millions of pounds will be spent trying to improve poor water quality near Pontypool, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has announced.

The water company is investing nearly £13 million on upgrading the storm overflow to stop items like rags, wet wipes and sanitary products getting into the river.

It said the water in the Afon Lwyd and River Usk will be improved as a result.

115,525 discharges into local waterways were counted across Wales in 2023, according to the River Trust.