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Terms and conditions

Welcome to

https://rywqg.com

(the "Website")

 

The Website is operated by the River Yealm Water Quality Group ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

 

1. Use of the Website

1.1 User Conduct: You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website. You also agree not to use any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, or offline readers, to access the Website.

 

2. Intellectual Property

2.1 Content Ownership: All content on the Website, including text, graphics, images, and software, is the property of the River Yealm Water Quality Group or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

2.2 Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the Website or its contents.

 

3. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the River Yealm Water Quality Group. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that neither the River Yealm Water Quality Group nor constituent members nor content suppliers shall be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

 

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Neither the River Yealm Water Quality Group nor constituent members nor content suppliers make any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Website. You expressly agree that your use of the Website is at your sole risk.

 

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither the River Yealm Water Quality Group nor constituent members nor content suppliers shall be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Website or from any information, content, materials, or products included on the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

 

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the River Yealm Water Quality Group, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

 

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

 

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please email the River Yealm Water Quality Group at clerk@brixtonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Current highlights​

 

Specific areas of concern

There is an urgent need to identify and act upon sources contributing to:

  • pollution that includes warm water above the limits for fish egg survival in the Piall tributary, one of our main salmon spawning sites;

  • consistent general pollution of Lee Mill Stream, ranked lowest among all 12 of our catchment's tributaries;  and 

  • exceptional pollution in Newton Stream.

 

Acting upon pollution events

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  • Reporting on how a critical release of China clay-like material in Dec 2022 smothered the beds of Rivers Piall and Yealm during winter months when fish eggs normally develop; and 

  • Engaging with local authorities concerning a major spill of tributyl tin and other metals below the former AkzoNobel paint-testing laboratory.

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Catchment wide planning

  • Guiding local Parish Councils on planning applications involving disposal of surface water, to help ensure runoff does not overload sewage treatment works.

  • Consulting on the merits of applying to DEFRA for "bathing water status"; and

 

  • Working with other organisations on our River Yealm Catchment Plan, coordinating collective improvements.          

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