How Do They Tell It Apart From The Smell Of Canvey?

The Echo has previously told how a build up of blue green algae in Smallgains Lake, Canvey, has killed more than 100 fish.

Residents have now spoken out about the distinctive smell coming from the lake - which has been compared to a rotting bin.

Canvey Independent Party councillor, Peter Greig, believes the problem is heightened by pipes around the lake - which appear to be emptying their contents into the water.

The whole place reeks. Time for another flood?