river quality

Government accepts EAC recommendations on sewers

The government has declared its support for further investment in sewerage systems in England and Wales in its response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s damning report on water quality in rivers. However, the committee's recommendations to address pollution from agriculture and homebuilding, which both play a significant role in preventing rivers from achieving good ecological status, were not accepted.

16/05/2022

News

SVT starts work on river bathing areas in Shropshire

Severn Trent is starting work to create two bathing sites on the rivers Teme and Leam in Shropshire as part of its green recovery investment programme. The £78 million investment will see the company make upgrades to its networks and treatment plants in the catchment to improve quality along 49 kilometres of river.

08/02/2022

News

EAC calls for culture of ‘water citizenship’

Responsibility for improving water quality in rivers cannot be laid solely at the door of the water industry, the Environmental Audit Committee has said in its report following a year-long inquiry into the health of rivers in England. The committee said engagement is needed with farmers, landowners, housing developers and local authorities and called for a culture of “water citizenship” to make people better aware of the impacts of their behaviour.

14/01/2022

News

Load More