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England's water companies hit worst environmental rating on record despite £5bn spend

Water industry disputes responsibility for pollution; cites blockages and vandalism

2 Oct 29 · 10d ago · 1 comment · 1 source · development 2 of 4

Industry body Water UK acknowledged performance was not good enough but argued more than half of pollution incidents resulted from blockages or vandalism outside company control. It attributed slow progress to tighter standards and committed to record investment through 2030, noting drinking water quality remained among the world's best.

Water industry disputes responsibility for pollution; cites blockages and vandalism
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“It will take time, but record investment will help secure water supplies, support growth, and end sewage entering rivers and seas.”

Water UK spokesperson

Alan Lovell Environment Agency chairDame Angela EagleDame Angela Eagle Environment SecretaryMike Keil Consumer Council for Water chief executiveWater UK Industry body

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