Why England's Chalk Streams are Dying

David Attenborough said that England's chalk streams are the UK’s rainforest and should be protected; however, over the years, rivers have been drying up and unable to flow consistently, causing an ecological disaster. One of the most significant contributors to this disaster is the Water Companies who have been abstracting water from the Chalk Stream aquifers to supply residents with water very cheaply; however, the over-abstracting has caused the chalk streams to dry up. Not only does the wildlife die, but the sewage that flows through the rivers has nowhere to go, meaning high phosphate levels. In this documentary, I wanted to highlight the plight of the chalk stream. I wanted to see what caused it and whether we are right to blame the water companies or if there are others to blame. Instagram -   / johnhorsfall   Music “Rand Aldo / Rose-Colored Faith courtesy of Epidemic Sound” “Coma Visions / Martin Klem courtesy of Epidemic Sound”