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Ofwat "failed everybody", says Environment Secretary

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Ofwat 'failed everybody', says Environment Secretary

Ofwat "failed everybody", says Environment Secretary

Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the water regulator Ofwat has “clearly failed everybody,” citing record pollution levels and rising bills.

Reed said the government is committed to halving sewage discharges into England and Wales’ waterways by 2030.

He called for “a revolution in our water sector” and said a report from Sir John Cunliffe will guide urgent regulatory reform.

Report by Etemadil.

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