Usk

American

[uhsk] / ʌsk /

noun

a river flowing S and SE from SE Wales through SW England into the Severn estuary. 60 miles (97 km) long.

Usk British

/ ʌsk /

noun

a river in SE Wales, flowing southeast and south to the Bristol Channel. Length: 113 km (70 miles)

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Almost 4,000 people have signed up to the lawsuit against major poultry producers and a water company over allegations of "extensive and widespread pollution" in three rivers - the Wye, Lugg and Usk.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

"Catchments in south east Wales have been particularly impacted, with rivers receiving very little rainfall in recent months, and the Usk and Wye recording persistently high river temperatures which can threaten fish populations."

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

Wales recorded its hottest day of the year on Friday as Usk hit 32.7C.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

The River Usk is a designated special area of conservation protected by law, due to its importance for rare wildlife including the Atlantic salmon, which is threatened with extinction from Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

Brecon is delightfully situated upon a gentle swell above the Usk, overlooking a fertile highly-cultivated valley enlivened with numerous seats, and enriched with several sylvan knolls.

From A Tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire by Barber, J. T.

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