An MP has warned there are fears dogs could be poisoned by rivers.
Liberal Democrat MP, Wera Hobhouse, said water companies should be compelled to report on the number of dogs poisoned by sewage in rivers. She said the worst firms should be named and shamed amid concerns sewage is harming dogs and other animals swimming in waterways.
The Environment Act 2021 requires water companies to make a "progressive reduction" in dumping raw sewage in waterways after concerns were repeatedly raised in Parliament. Speaking in the Commons, Ms Hobhouse said: "There are now fears dogs swimming in rivers will be poisoned by sewage.
