Lakes and Rivers: Sewage
2026-05-31 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 5552 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reduce sewage overflows into rivers and lakes; and whether a timeline has been set for achieving a significant reduction.
Answer
The Government is clear that water companies must take action to address storm overflow spills and are pleased that water companies are delivering a record amount of investment in Price Review 2024. To deliver on the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Pl...