Water UK responds to storm overflow spill data publication

Responding to the publication of storm overflow spill data in England, a Water UK spokesperson said:

“While these results are disappointing, we are starting to see the effect of investment with many companies reducing the number of spills in their area, despite 2024 being one of the wettest years on record. 

“From April water companies will invest £12 billion to almost halve spills from storm overflows by 2030. This is part of the largest amount of money ever spent on the natural environment to help support economic growth, build more homes, secure our water supplies and end sewage entering our rivers and seas.”