Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 65699

Inland Waterways: Sewage

Tabled: 8 July 2025

Answered: 16 July 2025

Question

Dan Norris

Independent — North East Somerset and Hanham

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle high levels of sewage entering waterways.

Answer

Emma Hardy

For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. That is why we are placing water companies under special measures through our landmark Water (Special Measures) Act. The Act will drive meaningful...

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