Yorkshire Water reveals huge fall in overflows as it pushes for more investment

Report sees significant drop in storm overflow discharges in Yorkshire

A recent report from Yorkshire Water has revealed a significant drop in storm overflow discharges.

Pollution of rivers and seas by sewage spills in Yorkshire down by almost a quarter

STORM overflow discharges of sewage into watercourses in Yorkshire have dropped by nearly 25 per cent in a single year.

Yorkshire Water reveals huge fall in overflows as it pushes for more investment

Yorkshire Water reports a 24.5 drop in storm overflow discharges for 2025 after £180m investment, with further plans to improve 450 sites by 2030.

Storm discharges decrease - but 'more to do', admits water company

STORM discharges into the region's watercourses have fallen by nearly a quarter, according to Yorkshire Water.