'Shocking': England water company pollution incidents rose again in 2023

Michael Holder
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Environment Agency promises 'tougher' regulatory approach as it reveals total pollution incidents from sewerage and water supply assets increased for second year running

England's water companies have once again come under fire for the poor state of the nation's rivers, lakes, and waterways, with the Environment Agency today revealing the number of pollution incidents...

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