WaterQuality

UK Government Under Fire for Alleged Law Breach Over Sewage Discharges

6 days ago

The UK government is facing serious allegations of violating environmental laws by permitting the discharge of raw sewage into waterways. This controversy centers around the recent decisions made by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), which allegedly undermines established legal protections aimed at safeguarding the nation's water systems. Critics have voiced their concerns, highlighting the significant environmental and public health implications associated with these sewage spills.

Macquarie's Challenges with Southern Water: A Divergence from Thames’ Model

27 days ago

In a recent declaration made by Ofwat, the water regulatory authority in England and Wales, it has been made clear that Macquarie’s management of Southern Water will not be conducted in the same fashion as its oversight of Thames Water. This announcement underpins the complexities and unique challenges that Southern Water faces, distinct from those encountered by Thames, which has become a focal point in discussions surrounding the future of water management in the UK.