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River pollution report warns of paraffin taint on Scottish streams
The Rivers Pollution Committee details severe contamination of the Almond and Briech Water by paraffin oil from iron works and other industrial waste. They note polluted grass, toxic water, and rivers that occasionally burn, urging reform and stricter law enforcement against polluters.
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London
Rivers Pollution Committee
Fleet-street
Whitburn Bridge
Briech
Addiewell
Linlithgow
Dalkeith
Melville Castle
Hawthornden
North Esk
Liberal Party
Church Defence Association
Ablizel