Water company inspections surge in South West
New figures show that the number of water company inspections carried out by the Environment Agency in the South West has increased by 75% in the past year.
The inspections, which are part of the Environment Agency’s ongoing work to protect the environment and public health, cover a range of areas, including:
- Water quality
- Wastewater treatment
- Pollution prevention
- Water resources management
The increase in inspections in the South West is part of a national drive to improve the performance of water companies. In the past year, the Environment Agency has carried out over 2,000 inspections of water companies across England and Wales.
The results of the inspections have shown that there is still room for improvement in the performance of water companies. However, the Environment Agency has also found that companies are making progress in addressing the issues that have been identified.
One of the most significant findings of the inspections is that water companies are not doing enough to prevent pollution from entering the environment. In the past year, the Environment Agency has found that water companies have been responsible for over 200 incidents of pollution in the South West.
The Environment Agency is working with water companies to address this issue and reduce the number of pollution incidents. The Agency has also published a new guidance document for water companies on how to prevent pollution.
Another area of concern is the quality of drinking water. In the past year, the Environment Agency has found that water companies in the South West have failed to meet drinking water quality standards on a number of occasions.
The Environment Agency is working with water companies to improve the quality of drinking water. The Agency has also published a new guidance document for water companies on how to improve drinking water quality.
The Environment Agency is committed to protecting the environment and public health. The Agency’s inspections of water companies play a vital role in ensuring that companies are meeting their environmental and public health responsibilities.
If you are concerned about the performance of your water company, you can contact the Environment Agency’s Customer Contact Centre on 03708 506 506.
Water company inspections surge in South West
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