The number of pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten-year high, according to data obtained by campaigners. Surfers Against Sewage said the Environment Agency data ...

The number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten year high, according to data obtained by campaigners. Surfers Against Sewage said the ...

The figures showed there were 2,204 water pollution incidents in 2019, up from 1,863 in 2018, the greatest increase since 2014. Since 2010, the agency has relied on water companies to self-report ...

Water companies in England were found to dump sewage near Blue Flag beaches over 1,500 times last year (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The worst affected beach according to them is Blackpool Sands in ...

The government has announced the first increase in compensation rates for water service failures in 25 years, effective from ...

HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England — Endurance swimmer Joan Fennelly is undaunted by frigid water and long distances, swimming year-round in the wild. But she takes extra precautions in her own backyard ...

Private water and sewage companies in England on Thursday admitted that they had not done enough to address the outpouring of sewage and announced a plan totaling 10 billion pounds, or about $12.4 ...

England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say. Image source, Getty Images. Esme Stallard. Climate and science reporter, BBC News. Published. 16 April 2025. 167 Comments.

The number of pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten-year high, according to data obtained by campaigners. Surfers Against Sewage said the Environment Agency data ...