England's serious water pollution incidents at 10-year high

Water pollution across UK surged by nearly a third and highest in decade

Only a third of survey respondents believe their supplier will take the necessary steps to address water pollution

Sewage may have been dumped in Scots waterways every 90 seconds in 2024 – study

Sewage may have been discharged into Scotland’s rivers, lochs and seas every 90 seconds last year, according to a report by campaign group Surfers…

Water companies’ pollution incidents in England increased by 30% in 2024

The sector, which had been set a target to reduce spillages by 40%, needs ‘radical reform’, campaigners sayWater companies have missed their targets to reduce pollution with 2,487 incidents recorded in 2024 – twice the limit set by the Environment Agency.Data revealed under freedom of information law shows the companies were collectively set an Environment Agency target of a 40% reduction in pollution incidents, but instead recorded a 30% increa…

England's serious water pollution incidents at 10-year high

Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.