
Why are our rivers and seas polluted by sewage?
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Water Regulation and the Sewage Crisis
This chapter examines the complexities of water regulation in the UK, focusing on the self-monitoring systems of companies and the economic regulator's influence on water pricing. It discusses the challenges of oversight amid budget cuts and political pressures, leading to increased sewage discharges and inadequate infrastructure investment. The conversation questions the effectiveness of recent legislation and the privatization of the water industry, ultimately arguing for re-nationalization to ensure better accountability and environmental protection.
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