Smelly raw sewage keeps flooding a play area and rugby pitch in Blackwood. Local councillor Nigel Nix said sewage appeared on the recreation ground at Woodfieldside whenever there was heavy rain.
He said there had been dirty liquid "that smells just like a blocked toilet" around 10 feet away from the playground for around a month. Not only was it unpleasant for dog walkers and children who used the park, Mr Dix said he also worried about possible public health implications. A spokesman for Welsh Water said a clean-up of the affected area had been arranged.
Mr Dix said: "There is an inspection cover in the play area and when we get heavy rain, raw sewage comes up through them and floods across the field and into the river [Sirhowy], which leads to contaminated soil. You can see bits of tissue paper, wet wipes and a sanitary towels. There is also a pungent smell in the air. It's not very pleasant when you are walking along and can smell raw sewage. It smells just like a blocked toilet. It happens whenever there is heavy rain because the sewage system gets overloaded." You can get more Blackwood news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
