UK government U-turns on sewage after Tory MPs threaten rebellion

Water companies will have duty to reduce impact of sewage discharges from storm overflows

The government has announced a partial U-turn over the sewage amendment after Tory rebels threatened to scupper an upcoming vote in the Commons.

Under new rules, there will be a duty on water companies to reduce the impact of sewage discharges from storm overflows. This means the organisations will be required by law to show a reduction in sewage overspills over the next five years.