BIG DRIPS
Daily Star|May 31, 2024
Anger spills out over water firm leniency
WILL STONE
BIG DRIPS

OUTRAGED campaigners have blasted plans to allow water companies to dump even more sewage into our lakes and rivers.

Water regulator Ofwat is considering a "recovery regime" for struggling utility firms that will weaken targets for reducing sewage dumping and leaks.

Companies would also be spared from big fines for failures but will be required to put more cash into infrastructure improvements.

This story is from the May 31, 2024 edition of Daily Star.

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