House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan
05 September 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by George Eustice Con Camborne and Redruth
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At a glance
Key points
- Government sets new targets for reducing storm sewage discharges through the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan.
- Government commits to a 56bn investment over 25 years to achieve an 80% reduction in storm sewage discharges by 2050.
- Water companies are investing 3.1bn between 2020 and 2025 to deliver improvements.
Issue summary
The government has set new targets for reducing storm sewage discharges through the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan.
Action requested
The government is committing to a £56bn investment over 25 years to reduce storm sewage discharges by 80% by 2050, with strict standards for designated bathing waters and high-priority nature sites. Water companies are already investing £3.1bn between 2020 and 2025 to deliver improvements.
Key facts
- The Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan sets new targets to reduce sewage discharges.
- An estimated £56bn of capital investment over the next 25 years is committed.
- By 2035, water companies must ensure compliance with strict standards at designated bathing waters affecting public health.
- Significant reductions in discharges are expected at 75% of high-priority nature sites by 2050.
- Water companies are investing £3.1bn between 2020 and 2025 to deliver improvements.
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