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Hold a public inquiry into the handling of raw sewage by water companies

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openDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairsby Rebecca NewbyOpened 23 April 2026

Background

We believe that the discharging of raw sewage into our rivers and seas needs to be thoroughly investigated and those responsible held to account. Many people are struggling to pay their water bills and, at the same time, have serious concerns about some historic and current practices.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Dulwich and West NorwoodHelen Hayes
4
Meriden and Solihull EastSaqib Bhatti
2
St Austell and NewquayNoah Law
2
St IvesAndrew George
2
Stratford and BowUma Kumaran
2
ErewashAdam Thompson
2
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
ExeterSteve Race
1
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and WestDame Chi Onwurah
1
Newton AbbotMartin Wrigley
1
North DorsetSimon Hoare
1
Portsmouth NorthAmanda Martin
1
Rochester and StroodLauren Edwards
1
ScunthorpeSir Nicholas Dakin
1
Stretford and UrmstonAndrew Western
1
Taunton and WellingtonGideon Amos
1
TottenhamMr David Lammy
1
Wellingborough and RushdenGen Kitchen
1
WinchesterDr Danny Chambers
1
WithamPriti Patel
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 764048.