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Sewage: Devon

Commons · Question 28349 · Tabled 3 Feb 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 11 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to reduce sewage infiltration in Devon.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 11 Feb 2025

For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. Regulators are working with South West Water on their Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans and will be ensuring they look at the investment ne...