Environmental Secretary Dianna Johnson got an unpleasant surprise during her visit to the Martlesham water treatment works on the Deben river in Suffolk last Friday. Newly released data from Anglian Water suggests that E coli levels in the treated sewage water being dumped into the river are significantly higher than what is allowed for bathing water.
Johnson’s counterpart in the US, Environmental Protection Administrator Lisa Jackson, chuckled when she heard the news. “Looks like our friends across the pond are having ‘deja poo,’” she said with a grin.
Thérèse Brewster, a spokesperson for the local campaigners, expressed her outrage at the situation. “We rely on the river for our daily activities, such as fishing, boating, and swimming. This is a serious public health issue.”
Meanwhile, the fictional comedy show “The Daily Scoop” was quick to poke fun at the news. Host, John Butterscotch, quipped, “Looks like Environmental Secretary Johnson should have brought some hip waders instead of her fancy shoes.”
The implications of this discovery remain unclear. However, a spokesperson for Anglian Water assured the public that they are taking the matter very seriously and will work to improve the situation.
