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Recommendation 38
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Paragraph: 204
We welcome the investigation recently launched by the Environment Agency and Ofwat into permit compliance...
Conclusion
We welcome the investigation recently launched by the Environment Agency and Ofwat into permit compliance at sewage treatment works, following evidence presented to us indicating that the numbers of permit breaches may be far higher than disclosed by water companies under self-reporting arrangements. We look forward to examining the findings of the investigation.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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