Published 10 days ago • United Kingdom • Updated 9 days ago

Yorkshire Water to pay £40m for sewage overflow failures

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Yorkshire Water has agreed a £40m 'enforcement package' with the industry regulator after an investigation found sewage outflow and wastewater deficiencies at the company.

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River Rescue Kits Empower UK Communities to Tackle Sewage Pollution

The newly launched River Rescue Kit provides expert guidance for people in the United Kingdom to take action to help protect their local waterways. The online resource, launched by UK-based environmental campaign organization River Action, can help empower communities to take steps to stop the growing river pollution crisis, a press release from University of Manchester said. “The state of our rivers is a national scandal, and Greater Manchester…

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Yorkshire Water to pay £40m for sewage overflow failures

An agreement with the regulator forces the company to spend the bulk of the money on sewage spill prevention while a local river partnership also gets cash to enable improvement work.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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Yorkshire Water to pay out £40m after investigation found 'serious failures'

Yorkshire Water has been forced to pay out £40 million to address failings over wastewater and sewage by regulator Ofwat.

10 days ago·Bradford, United Kingdom

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Charleston Gazette-Mail

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Reports show pre-flood sewage issues in Cannelton; ‘Band-Aid’ fix being considered

Fayette County Commission and Kanawha Falls PSD report a “temporary fix” may be on the way for residents of Cannelton Hollow in Fayette County, West Virginia, who have dealt with sewage issues since a 2022 flood washed out approximately 2.5 miles of piping. According to Kanawha Falls PSD, ongoing sewer leakage has affected Smithers Creek, which runs directly in front of residents’ homes. While current residents say these conditions are now the n…

10 days ago·Charleston, United States

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Yorkshire Water to pay out £40 million to address 'serious failures'

The industry watchdog Ofwat found the issues 'resulted in excessive spills from storm overflows'

10 days ago·Hull, United Kingdom

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Great Lakes Commission

Sewage overflows into the Chicago River are rare, but new warning system will alert paddlers and other users when to steer clear - Great Lakes Commission

In Chicago, a new notification system is being proposed at boat launch sites that would alert people to sewer overflow events, warning people to avoid contact with the water. Read […]

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