Water companies in England recorded 2,487 pollution incidents in 2024 — the highest in a decade and double the limit set by the Environment Agency. Instead of achieving a 40% reduction, incidents rose by 30%, exposing a deep failure in the system.
A new report by Surfers Against Sewage reveals widespread underperformance, broken promises, and public health risks. Despite failing to curb pollution, the industry paid out £1.2 billion to shareholders, while customers now face an average £123 hike in bills under the new investment plan.
With record sewage discharges, rising illness reports, and missed environmental targets, campaigners are calling for urgent and radical reform. The era of unchecked pollution and profit must end — our health, environment, and future depend on it. Read More
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