Operation Outfall – The State of Harrogate’s Oak and Bilton Becks

30 October 2025

Our major survey of Harrogate’s Oak and Bilton becks has uncovered that several misconnections in the drainage network are adding highly polluting discharges to the waters of both waterways.

Read the full report to find out more about this important Outfall Safari survey – and watch the  short info-reel to learn more about outfalls and how you can look after your local one.


For those wanting to learn about the results and ask any questions in person, please come along to our public event on Wednesday 26 November, 6-8pm at St Peters Church, Harrogate.

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