river water quality

Cleaning up rivers prioritised over bill cuts, survey suggests

An Ofwat-commissioned survey into the public understanding of the causes of pollution to rivers and seas has highlighted that many people consider sewage discharges to be the most significant negative impact to waterways, whilst also finding that the majority want to see water companies prioritise cleaning up water bodies, even if that means increasing bills.

04/08/2022

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Six water companies lose stars in latest environmental rating

Six of the nine water and sewerage companies in England have seen their star rating reduced in the Environment Agency's latest annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) for 2021, with two companies – Southern and South West – receiving just one. However, three companies – Northumbrian, Severn Trent and United Utilities – retained their top four-star rating.

14/07/2022

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OEP launches first investigation into sewer regulation

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has announced its first investigation will be to determine the respective responsibilities of Defra, Ofwat and the Environment Agency with regards to the monitoring and regulation of combined sewer overflows, and whether or not they have each fulfilled their regulatory duties. The body’s chief regulatory officer Helen Venn said the probe could lead enforcement activity as well as broader actions to improve legal and regulatory systems.

28/06/2022

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