Water pollution across UK surged by nearly a third and highest in decade

The 2,487 pollution incidents in 2024 were the highest in a decade, the annual SAS Water Quality Report said. - (REUTERS)

Water companies in England are facing a backlash after figures revealed a surge in pollution incidents last year, dramatically exceeding targets set by the Environment Agency.

Campaign group Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) reports a staggering 2,487 pollution incidents in 2024, the highest in a decade and a 30 per cent increase on the previous year.