Severn Trent spared Ofwat fine after ‘serious’ waterwaste and sewage failures
The UK water regulator Ofwat has decided not to fine Severn Trent despite finding serious failures in its sewage and wastewater management. The company avoided penalties because it proactively identified the issues and invested nearly £100 million in infrastructure improvements before the investigation concluded.
Cropston reservoir. Ofwat said Severn Trent had identified problems and begun dealing with them before the case was opened in July 2024. Cropston reservoir. Ofwat said Severn Trent had identified problems and begun dealing with them before the case was opened in July 2024. Severn Trent Severn Trent spared Ofwat fine after ‘serious’ waterwaste and sewage failures Regulator found ‘unacceptable’ breaches in water company’s handling of drainage and sewage network
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