Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 116606

River Crane and River Thames: Sewage

Tabled: 27 February 2026

Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many sewage discharges there have been into the (a) River Thames and (b) River Crane in the last five years.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The following water companies have permitted discharges of treated final effluent into the River Thames:Thames Water Utilities Ltd into the River Thames – 19Southern Water Services – 2Anglian Water Services – 4Albion Water – 1 35 of the most polluting Com...

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