A Bill to place a duty on water companies to ensure that untreated sewage is not discharged into rivers and other inland waters
House of Lords
28 April 2022
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This Bill would place a legal duty on water companies to ensure untreated sewage is not discharged into rivers and other inland waters. It aims to improve water quality and protect public health and the environment. It is at an early stage in the Lords, with its first reading having taken place in June 2021.
The Bill is in the very early stages of passage in the Lords, having its first reading in June 2021 and has not yet moved to committee or report stages.
Generated 21 February 2026
7 Jun 2021
First reading took place on 7 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
