Leaking pipe
Sewage leaked for more than 1.75m hours last year

That’s according to the latest report by the Environment Agency

Water sector is ‘failing’ on pollution

That’s the claim of a committee report, stating both Ofwat and the government are failing in supporting the water industry

‘Water companies must show improvements’

Thérèse Coffey has called on all firms to share plans of how they will stop storm overflows and river pollution

Polluting water companies could face £250m fine

This is a 1,000-fold increase from the current cap of £250k

‘Water companies’ pollution performance hits new low’

The Environment Agency claims the level of serious incidents and low ratings has never been so bad

Government clamps down on water quality

New laws are coming into play to make sure water companies cut sewage leaks