Leading water companies pledge to tackle sewage storm spills in UK rivers

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Water companies aim to enhance water quality in local rivers
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Water companies aim to enhance water quality in local rivers

Severn Trent and Anglian Water announce joint plan to regenerate rivers across their regions

Two leading water companies yesterday announced five pledges to transform river water quality across their regions as part of a new strategy dubbed 'Get River Positive Plan'. Severn Trent and Anglian...

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