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A North Yorkshire stream turned jet black and reeked of ammonia, sparking a “small-scale environmental disaster” as authorities scramble to contain the pollution. Locals suspect an old slurry lagoon nearby, while resident Mike Blunt reports dying trees and withering plants — and fears for the ecosystem. Though the Environment Agency has deployed barriers to protect the River Ure and sees signs of improvement, they’re withholding details while working with landowners to clean up. Meanwhile, Yorkshire Water halted pumping at one site, causing low pressure and forcing bottled water deliveries — now resolved, but repairs are ongoing.

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