BBC: Water firms facing growing criticism over beach sewage
“Pollution warnings remain in place across more than 20 beaches and swimming spots in England and Wales after heavy rain overwhelmed sewers.[…] At the height of the recent problems last week there were warnings in place at more than 40 locations. Environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey said issues with sewage showed the water industry was in an “extraordinary state of chaos” and said decades of regulatory failure, underinvestment and profiteering had led to the current situation.”
there seems to be some political will to get in on the action too:
“Downing Street condemned the industry for not reducing sewage discharge and putting shareholders before customers. But Labour and a leading campaigner said ministers had not done enough. […] A government spokesperson said ministers expected water companies “to take urgent action on this issue or face fines”.”
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