- 04/02/2025
- Posted by: Amanda Hack MP
- Category: News
The image above is of the River Sence in Hugglescote.
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New law targets waterway pollution
The Water (Special Measures) Bill has introduced tough new powers that will allow regulators to take tougher, faster action to crack down on water company bosses who damage the environment and fail their customers.
The Bill delivers on the manifesto pledges to clean up the water sector, including significantly increasing the ability of the Environment Agency to bring forward criminal charges against law-breaking water executives. It will create new tougher penalties, including imprisonment, for water executives when companies fail to co-operate or obstruct investigations.
Welcoming the new legislation Amanda Hack said:
“Sewage dumping in our waterways has been out of control for far too long. The River Sence, along with several local brooks and streams, has been severely impacted over the past 14 years, and this must change quickly.
These new powers will equip OFWAT and other regulators with the means to challenge Severn Trent Water, which has permitted this toxic waste to flow for far too long. During the general election, I committed to improving our waterways, and this legislation will help to uphold that promise.
This is just a first step to transforming how the water industry is run. We will soon outline further legislation to speed up the delivery of upgrades to our sewage infrastructure to clean up our waterways for good.”
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Here is an example of a casework success in recent weeks, supporting local people and businesses.
I was contacted by a member of the public regarding manhole covers popping up in the middle of the B5324 near Belton, causing an outflow of sewage water and creating a dangerous hazard for drivers.
Following contact with Severn Trent over a number of months, I’m pleased to confirm that repairs to the sewage pumping station nearby have now been completed to prevent this from happening again. We will of course be liaising with local people to ensure this resolves the issues.
If you need support, the team and I are here to help, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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Phone: 01530 569010
Write: 109 Belvoir Road, Coalville, LE67 3PH
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