England’s water companies have come in for some heavy criticism this summer. An extremely dry July has led to drought status being declared in many areas, while 3 billion litres of water are lost through leakage every single day.
Those firms have also come under fire for the pollution they cause, with only 14% of English rivers meeting “good” ecological status. Increasing sewage discharges into rivers and seas is a serious public health issue, with the Environment Agency calling for prison sentences for those responsible for the most serious incidents.
