Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 48334

Eutrophication: Inland Waterways

Tabled: 25 April 2025
Answered: 6 May 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to prevent eutrophication in waterways.

Answer

Emma Hardy
Eutrophication from excess nutrient pollution is a key pressure affecting our rivers, lakes, and seas. As part of Price Review 24 final determinations, Ofwat has allowed £4.795 billion of investment to improve water quality by reducing phosphorus pollutio...
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