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Cleaning up England's water
Water companies have apologised for failing to curb sewage spills.
England's water companies have apologised for sewage spills into rivers and seas. Following mounting pressure they have agreed invest 10bn to tackle the problem, but the move will lead to higher water bills.
Today's Nick Robinson spoke to the clean water campaigner Feargal Sharkey and to Ruth Kelly, Chair of industry group Water UK. He spoke to her about why they have decided to charge their customers for the repairs needed to clean up our waters.
Taken on:13 Jan 2023, 18:47
By :Environment Agency
Credit: PA
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