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An investigation found that the water supplier had inadequate contingency plans, including a major pump being out of action for 52 days
The Environment Secretary has announced a crackdown on water company executives’ bonuses tied to criminal breaches, aiming to ensure accountability and deter illegal behaviour
Water companies can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for poor customer service, as new powers granted to Ofwat aim to improve industry standards and accountability
Water bills in England and Wales are set to spike by 6%, adding an average of £27 per year, reaching a new annual household expense of £473
Thames Water has successfully implemented its second gas-to-grid project at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works, converting sewage sludge into biomethane to heat homes in West London
UK water companies seek approval for a £156 annual bill increase by 2030 to fund upgrades and address sewage issues
Most of these incidents, totalling 138, took place at Ministry of Defence facilities, according to a new report
Nearly 1,200 sewage overflow pipes in England and Wales discharged raw sewage for over 300,000 hours last year in protected wildlife habitats, according to a report
Water suppliers in England plan to spend £10 billion to tackle sewage spills, resulting in increased bills for customers, causing public outrage
The company has received the ‘largest ever’ fine for environmental offences in Devon and Cornwall