Yorkshire Water scheme cuts sewage discharges by 43%, missing 75% target
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 08:13 · Archive
Yorkshire Water's £1.5m scheme reduced River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43% in 2025, falling short of its promised 75% reduction.
Yorkshire Water has admitted that its £1.5m scheme in Ripon has failed to meet its pollution reduction targets. The project cut storm overflow discharges into the River Ure by 43% in 2025, falling significantly short of the promised 75% reduction.
The shortfall comes amid wider concerns about sewage pollution from water companies. Yorkshire Water did not provide further details about why the scheme underperformed or what steps it plans to take to improve results.
How it is being reported
- Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of targetYorkshire 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.Darlington & Stockton Times · 7 Oct, 08:00
- Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of targetYorkshire 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 Northern Echo · 7 Oct, 08:00
In this story: Yorkshire Water · River Ure · Ripon
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