Thames Water and Anglian Water face 53 criminal investigations over sewage

Firms among England and Wales suppliers facing record 81 investigations as sources say polluter will pay' for their cost

Two of Britain's biggest water companies, Thames Water and Anglian Water, face more than 50 criminal investigations between them as part of a crackdown on sewage dumping, the government has said.

The utilities were subject to the bulk of a record 81 investigations into water companies between last July's general election and March 2025, according to new data.