Six English water companies are to face legal action over allegations of underreporting pollution incidents and overcharging customers.
Severn Trent Water, Thames Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water could end up paying over £800 million in compensation to more than 20 million customers if the cases are successful.
The first claim, brought on behalf of eight million people against Severn Trent Water, is estimated to be worth more than £330 million. Water companies have been accused of overcharging customers by underreporting their sewage discharge
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