Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 116624

Thames Water: Sewage

Tabled: 27 February 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with Thames Water on preventing early and dry discharges at Newbury, Hungerford, East Shefford, Compton, and Hamstead Marshall sewage treatment works.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Secretary of State meets with water companies to discuss a range of issues, including the need to reduce sewage discharges into our rivers, lakes and seas. The Environment Agency (EA) has had regular engagement with Thames Water on the issue of early ...

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