South West Water admits underperformance on sewage spills

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 12:00 · Archive

South West Water has acknowledged its environmental performance is not meeting required standards.

South West Water has acknowledged that its environmental performance falls short of required standards. The company admitted it has 'underperformed' on sewage spills, with a spokesperson stating: 'We recognise that our performance is not where it needs to be.'

The admission comes as the company faces questions over why sewage overflows have been reported during dry summer weather, when water levels would typically be lower and overflow systems less likely to be triggered.

How it is being reported

• South West Water admits environmental performance is not where it needs to beSouth West Water has admitted its environmental performance is not where it needs to be as it faces questions over sewage overflows, including why they have been reported during dry summer weather.Exmouth Journal · 8 Oct, 11:31
• South West Water admits it has 'underperformed' on sewage spills“We recognise that our performance is not where it needs to be.”DevonLive · 8 Oct, 06:00

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