EA Chair says water company environmental performance for 2022 "very disappointing" with "minimal improvement"
Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell has described the performance of many of the 9 English water and sewerage companies for 2022 as "very disappointing with minimal improvement in star ratings compared to 2021.".
Government announces unlimited financial penalties under new legislation for environmental polluters
The government has announced that those that pollute the environment will face unlimited financial penalties under new legislation.
Interim Thames Water CEO Cathryn Ross appears before London Assembly Committee investigation into London’s water
Former Ofwat Chief Cathryn Ross, now interim CEO at Thames Water, appeared before the London Assembly Environment Committee today for the first of two meetings investigating London’s waters, looking at pollution, the long-term water supply available in London and any risks associated with the two issues.
Thames Water – "we are deeply sorry for entirely unacceptable pollution incident into Gatwick Stream and River Mole"
Thames Water’s interim co-CEO, Cathryn Ross has said the water company is “deeply sorry for the entirely unacceptable pollution incident into the Gatwick Stream and River Mole six years ago” which saw Thames yesterday fined £3,334,000 at Lewes Crown Court.
River pollution by “reckless” Thames Water costs water company £3.4 million-plus in court
Thames Water has been fined £3.34 million in court after millions of litres of raw sewage flooded two rivers near Gatwick. In addition to the £3.34 million fine, the judge ordered Thames Water to pay the Environment Agency’s costs of £128,961.05.
Sewage discharge into Bedfordshire River costs Anglian Water £154,428
Anglian Water has paid a monetary penalty of £150,000 following an investigation by the Environment Agency after sewage was released into the River Til.
OMEX Agriculture Ltd ordered to pay £510,190 for wiping out over 135,000 fish
In a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency, Lincolnshire firm OMEX Agriculture Ltd - which leaked deadly liquid fertiliser into the River Witham, wiping out more than 135,000 fish - has been ordered to pay a total of £510,190.
Environment Agency and Coal Authority progress work on Haggs mine water treatment scheme
Work is progressing on the water treatment scheme for the Haggs adit, an abandoned mine water drainage tunnel which is one of the most significant sources of pollution for the River Nent - the second most metal polluted river in England.
Toxic cocktails of chemical pollution found at over 1,600 river and groundwater sites across England
New analysis conducted by the Wildlife and Countryside Link and The Rivers Trustof official Environment Agency data has revealed the worrying scale of chemical cocktail pollution in rivers and other freshwater sites across England.
Defra issues guidance for businesses on how to prepare for single-use plastic items ban
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published new guidance for businesses on how to prepare for the single-use plastic items ban which comes into effect on 1 October 2023.