Sewage odours action promised at Swansea's Fabian Way
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Welsh Water has promised action due to "unpleasant" sewage odours affecting Swansea's Fabian Way for a second time.
Last year's dry summer prevented sewage from flushing through the Swansea Bay wastewater treatment works fast enough, according to a spokesperson.
Despite 2015 being wetter, problems this summer have been attributed to seawater penetrating the sewerage network.
Work to alleviate the smells is due to begin in "the coming weeks".
Investigations have also revealed problems with the works' gas digester plant, which converts gases contained in sewage into renewable energy.
'Resolve it'
The spokesperson said: "Whilst we invested significantly in measures to help address these odours, we have experienced some additional issues in recent months.
"We have carried out extensive investigative work and have identified additional maintenance action at the treatment works, which will allow us to better manage odours."
He explained that bacteria contained within the seawater contamination was causing a rise in hydrogen sulphide gas, which has a distinct stale or septic smell.
"We appreciate that the odour is very unpleasant at times but would like to reassure the community that it does not pose a danger to health and it is our priority to resolve it as quickly as we can."