Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 118640
Rivers: Sewage
Tabled: 6 March 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Environment Agency on rules governing sewage discharge into rivers during periods of heavy rainfall.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Government is committed to tackling the root causes of sewage pollution into our rivers, lakes and seas. We will enable a step change to allow for more ‘pre-pipe’ solutions to reduce the volume of rainwater and pollutants entering the sewerage system....
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