“Over the last year, the UK public has made clear their disgust at what’s happening to our rivers and seas, and yet water companies continue to pollute at will.'
The companies are permitted to spill excess wastewater and rainwater into waterways during intense downpours, through storm overflow discharges, to prevent sewage systems from becoming overloaded and backing up into homes and streets.said it detected 146 dry spills, when there was no rain, between October 2021 and September 2022.
That level can be affected by groundwater infiltration, sewer blockages, pump failures and drainage times in each area, as well as rainfall. Surfers Against Sewage said it detected 146 dry spills, when there was no rain, between October 2021 and September 2022. She said company directors have “let this occur” and they have been “rewarded handsomely” while the environment “pays the price.”
However, the companies claim they have to discharge some excess wastewater and rainwater during heavy storms, to prevent sewage systems from becoming overloaded.
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