Water: Pollution
Commons · Question 6550 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Pippa Heylings
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of freshwater nature recovery on water pollution and the long-term health of waterways.
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 10 Jun 2026
The Government recognises that freshwater nature recovery plays a vital role in improving water quality and the long-term health of waterways. Agricultural pollution and surface runoff remain significant pressures, affecting many water bodies in England. ...