water pollution

Public Accounts Committee claims Environment Agency and Natural England do not have powers and resources required to combat illegal waste dumping and sewage spills

Competition regulator gives permission for four water companies across England to increase household bills beyond levels approved by Ofwat, as part of efforts to fund major infrastructure upgrades

Almost 1,240 people reported falling sick after swimming in bathing waters hit by sewage releases last year, according to Surfers Against Sewage

Environment Agency warns 'every water company now needs to focus on delivery', as new rules require them to produce pollution action plans from April

Water supplier agrees redress package with industry regulator Ofwat to fund infrastructure upgrades and environmental projects

Watchdog closes two-year investigation into government over regulatory failures on sewage overflows, after securing 'significant progress' on issues raised

Government claims lion's share of £189m budget for water quality monitoring and other services over the coming year is set to be covered by permit charges and levy income from water companies

Environment Agency given funding boost to help clean-up Britain's water supplies and reduce pollution

Troubled water industry needs 'fundamental change' to help it combat chronic sewage, drought, planning, and underinvestment challenges, government-appointed Commission warns

Annual Water Quality Report from Surfers Against Sewage warns industry remains badly off track to meet targets for cutting pollution incidents