Wessex Water CFO Banned from Bonuses Following Sewage Pollution Conviction Friday, June 6, 2025 wessexwater sewage pollution bonusban ofwat environmentallaw somerset waterquality infrastructure regulation Wessex Water’s chief financial officer (CFO) has been barred from receiving bonuses following a criminal conviction linked to severe sewage pollution incidents in Somerset. This decision aligns with new government regulations … Read More
Thames Water Fined a Record £122.7 Million as MP Demands End to Sewage Scandal Wednesday, May 28, 2025 thameswater sewage fine ofwat waterindustry regulation environment dividends publicbenefit reform Thames Water has been slapped with a historic £122.7 million fine following repeated sewage discharges and unlawful dividend payments. This substantial penalty has sparked demands for a fundamental overhaul of the water … Read More
Labour’s Sewage Crackdown to Deliver Cleaner Rivers and Stiffer Penalties Monday, May 12, 2025 sewage water pollution legislation environment investment regulation infrastructure labour rivers The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive … Read More
New Law Empowers Jail Sentences for Water Executives Covering Up Sewage Pollution Saturday, May 10, 2025 water sewage pollution legislation environment accountability weston watercompanies imprisonment enforcement A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on … Read More
Urgent Action Needed Over UK Water Pollution Crisis Monday, April 28, 2025 sewage rivers waterways pollution mps regulation infrastructure reform water industry sewage spills A mounting concern over the state of the UK’s rivers and waterways has prompted MPs from the South West to issue a strong warning. They highlighted issues such as raw sewage discharges, crumbling infrastructure, and lax … Read More
Mapping Somerset's 2024 Sewage Spills and River Pollution Monday, April 14, 2025 sewage spills pollution somerset rivers interactive map monitoring environment public health waterways Discover the alarming frequency of sewage spills into Somerset’s waterways in 2024 with a total of 20,181 incidents, averaging at 55 per day - an increase from the previous year. These spills added up to a staggering … Read More