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Not a single penny from sewage fines goes to clean up rivers


Published on 2025-01-09 01:40:54 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses the issue of sewage pollution in UK rivers, highlighting that none of the fines imposed on water companies for sewage discharges are used to directly clean up the affected rivers. Instead, these fines go into the government's general funds. The article points out that despite public and environmental concerns, the Environment Agency has not utilized these penalties to improve water quality or restore ecosystems. It also mentions that water companies have been allowed to pay out significant dividends to shareholders while neglecting infrastructure investments, which could help prevent sewage overflows. This situation has led to widespread criticism regarding the management of environmental fines and the prioritization of shareholder profits over environmental health.

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