River Llynfi

The River Llynfi ("Afon Llynfi" in Welsh) [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/53546] is one of three main tributaries of the River Ogmore. It runs for around 10 miles from its source north of Maesteg to the confluence with the River Ogmore and the River Garw at Aberkenfig.

The Llynfi has endured a long period of industilisation and coal mining especially around Maesteg. There was an Ironworks and brick works at Tondu.

Industrialisation and poor provision of sewerage led to severe water pollution of the river. In the second half of the 20th century, whilst the impact of coal mining diminished, new industries such as cosmetics and toiletries, paper making and sewage disposal continued to maintain the Llynfi in an almost abiotic condition. Strong enforcement action against a number of industries helped to ensure a steady improvement in quality into the 21st century.

* Map sources for: mmukscaled|SS884935|25|the source on Mynydd Caerau and mmukscaled|SS906847|25|confluence with the Ogmore.

External links

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/sites/maesteg/pages/warrenjones.shtml BBC Wales feature on the River Llynfi and its wildlife]