Inland Waterways and Rivers: Sewage
Commons · Question 900905 · Tabled 2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Gregory Stafford
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Thames Water on the prevention of sewage overflows into rivers and waterways.
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 9 Jul 2026
Between April 2025 and April 2026, the Environment Agency carried out more than 850 inspections of Thames Water assets, identifying breaches and driving improvements through enforcement action. We have also strengthened accountability, with Ofwat’s new ex...