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England Sewage Spills Decrease Due to Drier Weather in 2023

Primul articol: 26 mar. 2026, 11:53 | Ultima actualizare: 26 mar. 2026, 13:49 | 2 surse | 2 articole

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Data released indicates a substantial decrease in sewage spills across England in 2023, with figures nearly halving compared to the previous year. This decline is largely attributed to drier weather conditions, which reduced the strain on sewage systems. However, environmental groups caution against complacency, emphasizing that the underlying infrastructure issues contributing to sewage overflows persist.

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England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather Foto: BBC UK
BBC UK English 26 mar. 2026, 11:53 (acum 7 ore)

England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather

Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.

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Sewage released into England’s rivers and seas nearly 300,000 times last year Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 26 mar. 2026, 13:49 (acum 5 ore)

Sewage released into England’s rivers and seas nearly 300,000 times last year

Campaigners criticise frequent use of storm overflows when parts of the country were in drought for monthsRaw sewage was discharged into rivers and seas almost 300,000 times last year after the driest spring for more than 100 years and the sunniest and warmest year on record in England.Water companies released raw sewage into rivers and seas from storm overflows – designed to be used in extreme wet weather conditions – 291,492 times. This was a 35% reduction on record spills in 2024. Average dis

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