Yorkshire Water scheme falls short of pollution reduction target

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 06:24 · Archive

Yorkshire Water's £1.5m Ripon scheme achieved a 43% reduction in River Ure storm overflow discharges in 2025, falling short of its 75% target.

Yorkshire Water has admitted that its £1.5m pollution reduction scheme in Ripon has not met its targets. The project achieved a 43% reduction in storm overflow discharges into the River Ure during 2025, missing the company's promised 75% reduction.

The shortfall has sparked pollution concerns. The scheme was designed to reduce the environmental impact of sewage releases into the river, but the lower than expected reduction suggests the company's initial estimates may have been optimistic or that unforeseen obstacles have hindered the project's effectiveness.

How it is being reported

• Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen shortYorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43% in 2025, missing its promised 75% reduction amid pollution concerns.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 7 Oct, 05:00
• Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen shortYorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43% in 2025, missing its promised 75% reduction amid pollution concerns.The Press (York) · 7 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Yorkshire Water · Ripon · River Ure

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