US EditionUK water companies released sewage for 3.6 million hours in 2024
- Raw sewage was released into England's rivers and seas for a record 3.61 million hours in 2024, marking a 0.2% increase from the previous year, as reported by the Environment Agency.
- Environment Secretary Steve Reed described the figures as 'disgraceful' and attributed them to 'years of underinvestment' in the water sector.
- Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey labeled this data as 'the final nail in the coffin for Ofwat,' indicating the need for tougher regulation on water companies.
- Conservation charity River Action reported that these numbers equate to 412 years of sewage causing pollution in the country’s rivers, lakes, and seas.
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'Disgraceful' amount of sewage still being dumped in English rivers, says environment secretary
The frustration for consumers is that many of us will see significant increases to our bills in order to finance the investments being demanded by Ofwat and the government to meet pollution targets.
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