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River Itchen: Sewage

Commons · Question 1848 · Tabled 25 Jul 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 30 Jul 2024

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Asked by Darren Paffey

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to increase the enforcement powers of Ofwat to help tackle unlawful discharges of sewage into the River Itchen by Southern Water.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 30 Jul 2024

The Secretary of State recently met with water company bosses, including Southern Water, to make clear that water firms will be held accountable for their performance for customers and the environment. During the meeting, water bosses signed up to the Gov...