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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Looking_south_from_the_end_of_Tyland_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_735081.jpg|thumb|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;Lowermoor Water Treatment Works&#039;&#039;&#039; is a water treatment facility located in [[Cornwall]], [[England]]. It is notable for being the site of a significant water contamination incident in 1988, which affected the local population and led to widespread health concerns.<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> The Lowermoor Water Treatment Works was constructed to provide potable water to the residents of [[North Cornwall]]. The facility is managed by the local water authority and is part of the broader water supply network in the region.<br /> <br /> ==1988 Contamination Incident==<br /> On 6 July 1988, the Lowermoor Water Treatment Works experienced a major contamination event. Approximately 20 tonnes of aluminium sulphate were accidentally discharged into the water supply, leading to the contamination of drinking water with high levels of aluminium and other chemicals. This incident is often referred to as the [[Camelford water pollution incident]].<br /> <br /> ===Health Impact===<br /> The contamination had immediate and long-term health effects on the local population. Residents reported symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, and mouth ulcers. Long-term health effects included neurological issues and concerns about potential links to [[Alzheimer&#039;s disease]].<br /> <br /> ===Investigations and Reports===<br /> The incident prompted several investigations and reports. The [[Department of Health and Social Care]] conducted studies to assess the health impact on the affected population. The [[Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment]] (COT) also reviewed the incident and its implications.<br /> <br /> ==Remediation and Improvements==<br /> Following the incident, significant efforts were made to remediate the contamination and improve the safety and reliability of the water supply. The water treatment processes at Lowermoor were upgraded, and stricter monitoring and safety protocols were implemented to prevent future incidents.<br /> <br /> ==Legacy==<br /> The Lowermoor contamination incident remains a significant case study in environmental health and water safety. It has influenced policies and practices in water treatment and public health monitoring.<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Water treatment]]<br /> * [[Water contamination]]<br /> * [[Public health]]<br /> * [[Environmental health]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> {{Commons category|Lowermoor Water Treatment Works}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Water treatment facilities]]<br /> [[Category:Environmental disasters in the United Kingdom]]<br /> [[Category:1988 in the United Kingdom]]<br /> [[Category:Health disasters in the United Kingdom]]<br /> [[Category:Cornwall]]<br /> <br /> {{medicine-stub}}</div>

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