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Serious pollution incidents by England’s water companies up 60% last year, data reveals

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There were 75 such incidents, up from 47 in 2023, with Thames Water the worst offender and responsible for 33 Serious pollution incidents from water companies were up 60% last year compared with the year before, data has revealed. These incidents are the most environmentally damaging kind and…
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The number of serious water pollution incidents increased by 60 per cent last year, a watchdog has found. Water Minister Emma Hardy said it's "a complete disgrace" and that it's "clear regulation isn't working". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on...

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