Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 30323
River Teign: Pollution Control
Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 25 February 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with the Environment Agency to tackle the flow of pollution from the River Teign into (a) bathing waters and (b) high-priority nature sites.
Answer
Emma HardyFor too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and culture of the water also giving regulators new powers...
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