Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction is an environmental policy led by Defra and Ofwat to reduce untreated sewage discharges into waterways and coastal areas. The plan targets a 45% reduction in storm overflow events compared to 2021 baseline and upgrade of over 1,700 water treatment works. Current status shows increasing spill events (from 15 to 33 average per site annually) and concerns about antimicrobial resistance pathogen spread through contaminated waters.
An update on progress on implementing the storm overflows discharge reduction plan, and the effect of that progress.
Defra is seeking views on draft information and guidance on storm overflows. This aims to support water companies and regulators in carrying out their responsibilities to reduce the use of storm overflows.
Defra is seeking views on draft information and guidance on storm overflows. This aims to support water companies and regulators in carrying out their responsibilities to reduce the use of storm overflows.
Defra is seeking views on draft information and guidance on storm overflows. This aims to support water companies and regulators in carrying out their responsibilities to reduce the use of storm overflows.
The UK government is consulting on the expansion of the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan to cover coastal and estuarine waters.
The storm overflows discharge reduction plan sets stringent new targets to protect people and the environment. This will require water companies to deliver the largest infrastructure programme in water company history.
Seeking views on the government’s proposals to enhance the monitoring of storm overflows and final effluent discharges into watercourses.
The UK government is consulting on the expansion of the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan to cover coastal and estuarine waters.
The UK government is consulting on the expansion of the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan to cover coastal and estuarine waters.
Seeking views on the government’s proposals to enhance the monitoring of storm overflows and final effluent discharges into watercourses.
UIN: HCWS735 This government has been clear that sewage discharging into our rivers is completely unacceptable. In August 2022 this government published the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, with an accompanying impact assessment. It’s a plan that sets stringe...
UIN: HLWS721 My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Thérèse Coffey) has made the following Statement. This government has been clear that sewage discharging into our rivers is completely unacceptable. In August 2022 …
Seeking views on the government’s proposals to enhance the monitoring of storm overflows and final effluent discharges into watercourses.
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
Review of the benefits and impacts of making sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) a legal requirement for new developments.
UIN: HCWS281 This government has been consistently clear that the failure of the water companies to adequately reduce the amount of storm sewage discharges is unacceptable. We are the first government to set a clear requirement on water companies to …
UIN: HLWS277 My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (George Eustice) has made the following Statement.This government has been consistently clear that the failure of the water companies to adequately reduce the amount...
In response to: Storm overflows: reducing sewage discharges
Seeking views on the government’s plan to reduce sewage discharges and remove harm from storm overflows.
Seeking views on the government’s plan to reduce sewage discharges and remove harm from storm overflows.
Storm overflows are safety valves built into the combined sewer system to discharge excess sewage to rivers, lakes, or the sea when rainfall exceeds capacity. This protects properties from flooding and prevents sewage backing up into streets and homes during …
Seeking views on the government’s plan to reduce sewage discharges and remove harm from storm overflows.
Storm overflows are safety valves built into the combined sewer system to discharge excess sewage to rivers, lakes, or the sea when rainfall exceeds capacity. This protects properties from flooding and prevents sewage backing up into streets and homes during …
First Reading 14:18:00 A Bill to place a duty on water companies to ensure that untreated sewage is not discharged into rivers and other inland waters. The Bill was introduced by the Duke of Wellington [V], read a first time …