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Severn Trent Water: Water Pollution

Commons · Question 59196 · Tabled 11 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2025

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Asked by Allison Gardner

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the (a) adequacy of the performance of Severn Trent Water and (b) potential impact of water pollution on the environment.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 16 Jun 2025

Severn Trent has delivered a 4-star EPA performance for the past 5 years which is sector-leading. However, 2024 data demonstrated an increase in pollution incidents. The EA demands improved performance by implementing their action plans to improve their W...