Probe underway as discharge turns part of River Lee brown

'Chocolate brown' discharge spotted on a stretch of the north channel of the River Lee near Christy Ring Bridge the city centre

The discoloration of the north channel of the River Lee in Cork City centre was spotted near Christy Ring Bridge. File picture: Larry Cummins

An investigation is underway into a large discharge which turned part of the River Lee brown.

The discharge, which was spotted on a stretch of the north channel near Christy Ring Bridge on Thursday, was reported to Uisce Éireann, which said the matter should be reported to the local authority, Cork City Council.