All but one of England’s water companies have been rated either “poor” or “requiring improvement” against environmental targets, while serious pollution linked to the water industry remains high despite £5bn of investment.
The assessment indicates that most companies are still failing to meet the expected standards for environmental performance. Only one company avoided the two lowest ratings.
The findings come despite significant investment of £5bn in the water industry. That spending has not yet been matched by a reduction in serious pollution, according to the supplied assessment.
The results highlight the continuing environmental problems facing England’s water companies and raise questions about the effectiveness of investment in improving performance. The latest situation is that serious pollution remains high, with the overwhelming majority of companies rated below a satisfactory level on environmental targets.
