A plan has been launched to transform the water and sewage system in England.
Under the proposed policy the focus will be on improved water quality and increased sanctions for companies who damage the environment.
In addition, suggestions have been made to restrict ‘forever’ chemicals which pollute rivers, when the plan was revealed on April 4 by the secretary of state for the environment Thérese Coffey.
Watford MP Dean Russell said: “The Plan for Water will mean that we can use our water more sustainably and leave more in the environment for our precious chalk streams and water dependent habitats.
“Our water environment is impacted by an increasing population, Victorian infrastructure, and pressure on our drainage system.
“As I’ve said before, the current use of sewage overflows by water companies is unacceptable, which is why the Government launched a plan to tackle them.”
Money from water companies fines and penalties, which will be taken from company profits, will be ring fenced and spent directly on restoring the water environment.
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