Shocking data has revealed storm overflows in Shropshire were dumping raw sewage into the Severn for thousands of hours last year.
Data published by the Environment Agency on Wednesday, revealed that storm overflows dumped sewage into rivers and seas across England for more than 3.6 million hours in 2023 - more than double the previous year.
Nevertheless, the data was described as"disappointing" but"sadly not surprising" by the EA, while campaigners said the scale of discharges was a"final indictment of a failing industry". Slightly down the river towards Castle Fields, another split 120 times for 1,903 hours, or around 79 days non-stop. Shocking data has revealed storm overflows in Shropshire were dumping raw sewage into the Severn for thousands of hours last year
"Rather than investing in future-proofing their infrastructure, fixing leaky pipes, upgrading wastewater treatment plants, these international businesses have plundered our most precious natural resource, fresh water." The government is urging water companies to go further and faster wherever possible to tackle sewage pollution. The Environment Secretary recently announced £180m in fast-tracked water company investment over the next 12 months, expected to prevent more than 8000 sewage spills polluting English waterways.
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