INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after reports that 10,000 gallons of slurry has entered a stream in the Towy valley.
Natural Resources Wales says early indications are that the slurry has entered a stream known locally as Rotten Pill, 3km upstream from the estuary.
It is not known yet whether any fish have been killed in the incident.
Jonathan Willington, Carmarthenshire environment team leader at Natural Resources Wales, said: “Our officers are attending the incident and will be taking action to protect the local environment and to prevent any further slurry entering the water where possible.
“Local people should be aware that the river could remain discoloured for several days and they may also notice signs of a foam-like material in the water as the slurry begins to break down.”
Anyone who spots further signs of pollution in the river should report it to the NRW incident hotline on 0800 807060.
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