Water companies’ pollution incidents in England increased by 30% in 2024

The sector, which had been set a target to reduce spillages by 40%, needs ‘radical reform’, campaigners sayWater companies have missed their targets to reduce pollution with 2,487 incidents recorded in 2024 – twice the limit set by the Environment Agency.Data revealed under freedom of information law shows the companies were collectively set an Environment Agency target of a 40% reduction in pollution incidents, but instead recorded a 30% increase. Continue reading...