Crap Towns / Burton upon Trent / Pollution incidents
How often does Burton upon Trent get polluted?
4 serious pollution incidents have been recorded in Burton upon Trent or within 1 km of it since 2016, the joint 281st most of the 948 English towns that have had one. The most recent came in February 2023 and put suspended solids in the water.
| When | What | Where | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2023 | Suspended solids | In the water | Significant |
| July 2021 | Smoke | On the land | Significant |
| April 2020 | Mineral materials and wastes | In the water | Significant |
| July 2016 | Household waste | On the land | Significant |
| Town | Distance | Serious incidents since 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 17.3 km | 7 |
| Burton upon Trent | – | 4 |
| Tamworth | 19.9 km | 4 |
| Lichfield | 18.0 km | 3 |
| Swadlincote | 6.3 km | 2 |
| Uttoxeter | 18.6 km | 2 |
| Hilton | 7.7 km | 1 |
| Overseal and Castle Gresley | 9.0 km | 1 |
| Woodville | 8.8 km | 1 |