This page provides links to information which will assist in understanding the River Weaver and the issues surrounding the effluents discharged into it.

The River Weaver

Description of the Water Chemistry of the River Weaver

Sketch Map of the River Weaver

The Salt Industry at Northwich

The alkali industry at Northwich was dominated by ICI but recent restructuring has resulted in the setting up of an independent company, Brunner Mond which was recently bought by the Tata corporation of India.

The main website for Brunner Mond - the company which manufactures alkalis at Northwich
(Note that in many industries, as in Brunner Mond, Environment is often included in Health and Safety Reports)
Brunner Mond - latest available HSE Report
Brunner Mond - Env Report for 2001.pdf (this is an older report but this includes more environmental information than some of the more recent reports)

 Webpage with all available Brunner Mond HSE Reports