Prevent the River Thames Scheme from flowing into Shepperton Open Water Lake

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

We ask that the Government STOPS the Spelthorne Channel of the River Thames Scheme (river water contaminated by passing, routed through, three landfill sites) flowing into Shepperton Open Water Swimming Lake.

The route of the Scheme does NOT need to include Shepperton Open Water Swimming Lake. It will cause a deterioration in bathing water quality and impact the existing standing water which supports the Ferris Meadows site of nature conservation interest. Thames Water regularly discharges raw sewage into the Thames and channelling that water through landfill sites into a lake currently fed only by groundwater and rainwater is UNACCEPTABLE. It poses a serious risk to the health of swimmers and the safety of the lake and threatens the natural habitats it supports.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for the local authority.

The local authority in this case is Spelthorne Borough Council, who have a petitions process. You can find out more via the link below:

https://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/article/16567/Petition-Scheme

Timeline

18 May 2023	Petition opened for signatures
25 May 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 25 May 2023

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