Probe into ‘widespread’ sewage failings moves to next phase
The Environment Agency is stepping up its investigation into sewage treatment works after its initial 18-month assessment indicated “widespread and serious” environmental breaches. The probe, launched in November 2021, is the Environment Agency’s largest ever criminal investigation. It focuses on potential breaches of environmental permit conditions at wastewater treatment works by all water and sewerage companies.
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