A ditch near Feniton Court and Vine Water is believed to have contained sewage, prompting monitoring by Councillor Pam Rink.
The parish clerk first reported the issue to the Environment Agency on Friday, November 28. South West Water (SWW) was subsequently contacted but advised it was not responsible.
The clerk later followed up with the Environment Agency on Monday, December 22, requesting confirmation that investigations were ongoing and seeking an update.
At a recent meeting, councillors heard that the sewage had not been visible during a dry spell. However, following recent wet weather, it has reappeared. The clerk again contacted the Environment Agency and requested further information.
On Thursday, February 12, a further email was sent asking for a response.
In its reply, the Environment Agency said: “We are grateful for the information you have provided. It has been sent to our Incident Communication Service (ICS).”
It added: “They will consider what action, if any, is appropriate. The Environment Agency’s priority is to deal with reports that present a high or significant risk to the environment.”
The response continued: “We will collate this with other evidence and intelligence we may have already gathered to help us understand where these high and significant risks are.”
“This means we are unable to guarantee if an officer will attend at this time. This information is valuable and helps us to make the right decisions for the environment and the local community.”
