Anthony James
Senior Member
Apparently local authorities have been given permission to dump raw sewage into rivers. Apparently there is a delay in getting chemicals for treatments due to brexit, so government have issued this temporary solution. WTF 
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Anyone listen to Jeremy Vine today?
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Stephen Crowhurst
Senior Member
The Independent are a bit behind on this one, the Guardian covered it already and to a better standard I may add. Sadly the Independent have put their own anti Brexit slant on the issue.
Local Authorities have no responsibility for sewerage systems or sewage treatment, only powers concerning septic tanks and for private drinking water sources. Water companies are responsible for sewers and sewage treatment. The story in the media is hype. For the facts visit the Environment Agency website and search ‘regulatory position statement’ it’s dated 6 September 2021, read the mitigations 
Anthony James
Senior Member
Thanks both, I actually heard from a third party and wanted to confirm. Knew you fellas would be clued in. 