People in the UK: tell us about your local river and the environmental issues affecting it

Sewage foam on the River Thames by Marlow Weir in Buckinghamshire. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Rex/Shutterstock

Many of the rivers in England are affected by sewage and agricultural waste, with those in the northern part of the country experiencing the highest rates of waste discharge.

New Environment Agency data shows 2023 was the worst year on record for storm water pollution. The river Irwell, which is a popular waterway for rowers, and surrounding catchment area is now the most frequent sewage dumping ground in England.