A SECOND pollution spill within a matter of weeks is being investigated in Cilgerran.

Members of the public yesterday (Thursday, May 24) spotted dead fish floating in the water at Cwmplysgog by the bridge and immediately alerted officials at Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

Rod Thomas, senior environment officer for NRW, said: “We received a report yesterday of a possible pollution incident on the River Plysgog near Cilgerran. Protecting Wales’ rivers is one of our biggest priorities so its important pollution is dealt with as quickly as possible.

“Our officers attended the site yesterday afternoon to look for signs of pollution and to take water samples, and are out again today to assess the impact on the river and wildlife and to look for the source of the pollution.

“As our investigation continues we thank the local people who reported this to us and urge that further signs of pollution is reported to us on 03000 65 3000.”

Last month, an agricultural spill saw an estimated 120,000 gallons of slurry pour into the Afon Dyfan, a tributary of the Teifi, near Cilgerran.