The River Medway is polluted with dangerous chemicals which cause cancer, breathing problems and severe harm to insects and wildlife, testing reveals. Toxic chemicals used in industrial processes, the paving of roads and in pet flea-repellents have found their way into the waters of the Medway, posing a significant risk to humans and animals alike. Data from the Environment Agency, analysed by WATERSHED Investigations, has shown the River Medway contains substances such as 1,4-dichlorobenzene, which is deemed to be very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects, and even believed to caus…
