A major source of pollution into the upper River Ivel is a A1(M) Stormwater Pond near Baldock. The exact location is beside the Kingfisher Way footpath, just south of Nortonbury Lane.
This stormwater pond collects runoff from the A1(M) and gradually releases it into the River Ivel. Ponds like this often contain toxic metals (lead), oil, polymers, and other chemical contaminants. We believe this stormwater pond was last cleaned out over 30 years ago.
Lobbying by RevIvel has helped to get this stormwater pond cleaned out, which is good for the River Ivel.
Contractors have removed +30 years of tree and scrub growth. We anticipate that silt in the stormwater pond will next be carefully removed from the site. And finally, a new reed bed installed to complete the work.
If you walk along the Kingfisher Way between Baldock and Radwell, you will see the work taking place over the coming weeks.