Sewage Discharges Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 3 May 2022

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Long title

A Bill to provide for mandatory targets and timescales for the ending of sewage discharges into waterways and coastal areas; to make provision about the powers of Ofwat to monitor and enforce compliance with those targets and timescales; to require water companies to publish quarterly reports on the impact of sewage discharges on the natural environment, animal welfare and human health; to require the membership of water company boards to include at least one representative of an environmental group; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    19 April 2022 – 19 April 2022

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    6 May 2022 – 6 May 2022

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3147.