Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 26705

River Roding: Sewage

Tabled: 27 January 2025
Answered: 7 February 2025

Question

Mr Calvin Bailey

LabourLeyton and Wanstead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Environment Agency in tackling pollution of the River Roding by Thames Water outfalls without permits.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The River Roding faces challenges from urban pressures, storm overflow discharges, surface water runoff, misconnections, and pollution incidents. These factors can contribute to elevated bacterial levels, including E. Coli, particularly during wet weather...

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