Why yellow fish markers have appeared in town

Dozens of yellow fish markers have been installed across a town to raise awareness about river pollution.

The 30 signs, organised by Warminster Town Council, highlight that anything poured into a drain marked with a fish goes "straight into natural watercourses" and that "pollutants quickly harm or destroy wildlife".

Wessex Water, which is funding the scheme, said it was "vital that litter or liquids like paint or engine oil are disposed of responsibly" to protect rivers and seas.

Rhianna Cowdy, development officer at the council, said: "We're hoping to educate residents that what you put down the drain does go into our rivers and to only put rain down the drain."

Cowdy said the markers have been installed in areas where there is a lot of footfall, along the High Street and near to schools.

"So we're hoping if people are washing their cars on the street, they're thinking about what's in the soap - is it going down the drain?" she added.

Town councillor Stacie Allensby said there had been a positive response to the signs.

"We've had families saying, 'this is brilliant way to teach my child how to do things' and others saying, 'I'll be more careful where I tip my coffee'. On the whole it's been a very positive experience," she said.

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