Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny
What to know about Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny
The number of suspected illegal discharges of raw sewage into rivers and seas by water companies during dry weather increased significantly during the first five months of 2026.
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What happened
The number of suspected illegal discharges of raw sewage into rivers and seas by water companies during dry weather increased significantly during the first five months of 2026.
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