Environment Agency secures record commitments from water sector
The Environment Agency, working with Natural England, has secured the “largest ever” environmental commitment from water companies to clean up the environment since privatisation.
Three water firms face £168m penalty after sewage investigation
Ofwat, the body responsible for economic regulation of the privatised water and sewerage industry in England and Wales has proposed that three water companies will be fined a total of £168m for failing to manage their wastewater treatment works and networks.
Water firms fast-track investment to stop sewage spills
Water companies are expected to fast-track more than £180m of investment over the next 12 months to prevent more than 8,000 sewage spills polluting English waterways.
Government unveils £1.6bn investment to stop water pollution
The government and water regulator Ofwat have unveiled more than £1.6bn will be invested in vital infrastructure to improve the water quality of our rivers, lakes and coastal waters.