Yorkshire Water given lowest environmental rating after pollution rise
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 22:21 · Archive
Yorkshire Water has received the lowest environmental rating from the Environment Agency after pollution incidents rose 70 per cent.
Yorkshire Water has been given the lowest possible environmental rating by the Environment Agency following a significant rise in pollution incidents. The company received a one-star (poor) rating, which automatically prevents executive bonuses under rules introduced last year.
New figures show Yorkshire Water was responsible for 260 pollution incidents in 2025, up from 151 the previous year—a rise of more than 70 per cent and the highest total since 2011. Chief executive Nicola Shaw has declined to receive a bonus, deciding it 'would not be appropriate' given the company's environmental performance.
Yorkshire Water acknowledged the rating was 'not good enough' and said it has already changed its approach to tackling pollution, with greater focus on preventing incidents and identifying problems earlier. The company claims to be delivering the county's 'largest environmental investment programme' with infrastructure improvements completed at almost 300 locations in the past six months. A spokesperson said the company would continue to work towards demonstrating improved results for customers and the environment.
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- Yorkshire Water given lowest environmental rating after rise in pollution incidentsYorkshire Water has been given the lowest possible environmental rating by the Environment Agency after a rise in pollution incidents.The Press (York) · 29 Oct, 16:00
- Yorkshire Water given lowest environmental rating after rise in pollution incidentsYorkshire Water has been given the lowest possible environmental rating by the Environment Agency after a rise in pollution incidents.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 29 Oct, 16:00
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