A Bill to make provision to prevent, reduce and regulate agricultural pollution of water.
House of Commons
Dr Ellie ChownsGreen Party
17 March 2026
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The Water (Agricultural Pollution) Bill would create rules to prevent and reduce water pollution caused by farming. It sets a regulatory framework for farming practices that affect water quality and gives regulators powers to monitor and enforce compliance. If passed, it would require farmers to take steps to protect rivers, lakes and groundwater from agricultural pollutants.
The bill had its first reading in October 2024 and is currently at its second reading in the Commons (as of 17 April 2026). After this stage, it will move to committee scrutiny and then further readings before becoming law.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
