Rebecca Pow, the water minister, said: “The volume of sewage being discharged into our waters is unacceptable and we are taking action to make sure polluters are held to account.
“By bringing in comprehensive monitoring – up from just 7 per cent in 2010 to the most extensive level ever now being at 91 per cent – this Government and its regulators have enabled the extent of sewage discharges to be revealed, so that we are better equipped to tackle this challenge. “We have set the strictest targets ever on water companies to reduce sewage discharges, and are requiring them to deliver the largest infrastructure programme in their history – an estimated £56bn in capital investment over the next 25 years, driving more improvements. This is the game-changing action that will make the difference we need.”
Jim McMahon, the shadow Environment Secretary, said that it showed “[Tories] have no respect for British communities. “People should be able to just enjoy where they live, work and holiday without having to worry about the Tory sewage scandal sullying their areas. Local businesses shouldn’t have to worry about Government failures hitting tourism trade.”
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