Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 900905
Inland Waterways and Rivers: Sewage
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 9 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Gregory Stafford
Conservative — Farnham and Bordon
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Thames Water on the prevention of sewage overflows into rivers and waterways.
Answer
Emma HardyBetween April 2025 and April 2026, the Environment Agency carried out more than 850 inspections of Thames Water assets, identifying breaches and driving improvements through enforcement action. We have also strengthened accountability, with Ofwat’s new ex...
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