Netflix's 'Toxic Town' Revisits Corby’s Environmental Scandal

The series dramatizes the real-life fight of mothers seeking justice for birth defects linked to toxic waste mismanagement in the UK.

Netflix’s 'Toxic Town' is based on the Corby toxic waste scandal, one of the UK’s largest environmental crises, which led to a spike in birth defects in the 1980s and 1990s.
The series highlights the legal battle of mothers who linked their children’s congenital conditions to toxic dust from mishandled steelworks waste.
Corby Borough Council faced scrutiny for its improper disposal of hazardous materials during redevelopment, which spread contaminants throughout the town.
The High Court ruled in favor of the mothers in 2009, marking a landmark environmental case and leading to an out-of-court settlement in 2010.
The show explores themes of motherhood, systemic negligence, and resilience, with a focus on the emotional and legal struggles of the affected families.