Sewage scandal: Could water firms' pollution woes end up in payouts to customers?

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Image of the pollution in the Bradford watercourse | Credit: Environment Agency

Class action case on behalf of millions of households is first to allege competition abuse linked to compliance with environmental laws and reporting responsibilities - but industry insists claims are without merit

A class action lawsuit has been launched against Severn Trent Water on behalf of its eight million customers, alleging that the company failed to accurately report on sewage discharges in a way that subsequently...

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