EA Annual Report: public sick to the back teeth of polluting firms

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to the Environment Agency's annual report showing 'water companies underperforming', Liberal DemocratEnvironment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:

"The public are sick to the back teeth of these greedy polluting firms pumping their filthy sewage into our rivers and seas - all whilst lobbying for bill hikes for hard-working customers. 

"Enough is enough. It is right that the new government is moving towards tougher regulation of water companies who were given a free ride under the Conservatives, but there can be no half-measures in ending the sewage scandal.

"Ofwat should be replaced with a new regulator with proper teeth to finally get to grips with water firms and protect our beautiful countryside."

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

Report can be found here.