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DEFRA prevent the River Thames Scheme flowing into Shepperton Open Water Lake

Submitted on Wednesday 16th August 2023

Rejected on Tuesday 22nd August 2023

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: local (see below for details)

Petition Action

DEFRA prevent the River Thames Scheme flowing into Shepperton Open Water Lake

Petition Details

We ask that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural affairs makes a direction under s.40(1) of the Environment Act 1995 to the Environment Agency to re-route the River Thames Scheme (containing landfill-contaminated river water) away from Shepperton Open Water Swimming Lake.

Additional Information

Shepperton Open Water Lake is home to a wide community, the facility allows this community to swim in a safe and managed body of water that is free from contaminated river source. It is an invaluable resource and supports, Veterans, Amputees, Mental Health, Sports Clubs including British Tri and Team GB, alongside Charities and Families. Not only does it provide a clean safe water source for People, it also is an SNCI habitat and home for much wildlife.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We can’t accept petitions that request action at a local level.
 
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You could also raise this issue with the Government department responsible for the environment. You can find contact details for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs here: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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