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Recommendation 49
49
Paragraph: 242
We welcome the duty which the Environment Act 2021 places on water companies in England...
Conclusion
We welcome the duty which the Environment Act 2021 places on water companies in England to secure a progressive reduction in the adverse impact of discharges from their storm overflows. This is a positive first step towards cleaning up the sewage discharges blighting rivers in England.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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