A Bill to place a duty on water companies to ensure that untreated sewage is not discharged into rivers and other inland waters; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
6 May 2021
The Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill would require water companies to stop discharging untreated sewage into rivers and other inland waters. It places a legal duty on water firms to protect water quality and the environment, with a framework for related measures to implement the duty. The aim is to reduce pollution and safeguard public health and wildlife.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. After this, it will move to Committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then to the Lords for consideration.
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