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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Ofwat to be abolished, minister confirms in overhaul of UK's broken' water industry

The water sector in the UK faces significant issues, including pollution and financial strain on households, due to poor regulation and prioritization of shareholder payouts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Water ombudsman to be created amid sweeping changes in England and Wales

A new water ombudsman will oversee improvements in consumer relations and environmental compliance in the water sector, addressing failures of the current system emphasized by Steve Reed.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Thousands turn out for paddle out protests over sewage scandal'

The Independent strives to provide quality journalism accessible to all, highlighting critical environmental issues such as sewage pollution in UK waters.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Shocking state of Britain's bathing waters revealed

Of England's 451 protected bathing spots, 37 are now rated as poor – the lowest category – due to unsafe levels of potentially deadly bacteria from sewage spills.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

I needed heart surgery after swimming in polluted water'

Sewage pollution in the UK has led to significant health issues and economic costs, with a marked increase in spill incidents in 2024.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Campaigners find sewage pollution and E coli in Boat Race water

The water quality along the Thames for the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is poor due to high E coli levels from sewage pollution.
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fromFast Company
4 months ago

Climate change could be increasing sewage-associated viruses, new study shows

Climate change increases the risk of virus exposure due to extreme weather, leading to untreated sewage discharge into water bodies.
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