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UK water industry’s ‘urgent’ plan to tackle sewage pollution delayed by four months

The Guardian has reveal shocking news that the UK water industry Plans to urgently tackle the sewage pollution crisis that has been delayed for 4 months might take more time. This is after UK water industry fail to give a publication date when the issue will be addressed. It is sad how the government have failed to keep its promise after government ministers in the previous year promised to urgently deal with the sewage overflow that is spilling in rivers and seas. This happend even after Water UK pledged to release £10bn for the national overflows plan. According to the Guardian the plan is unlikely be published by March, which is when the overflow statistics for the year will be published. This is disheartening since clean water is vital for human health and survival. On his part Labour’s shadow environment secretary, Steve Reed MP, has called out the government for letting such level of corruption be swept under the carpet. “This Conservative government has wilfully turned a blind eye to corruption at the heart of the water industry and broken yet another promise. Said MP Steve Reed. Source - the Guardian Read More: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/17/uk-water-industrys-urgent-plan-to-tackle-sewage-pollution-delayed-by-four-months

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  • Saustine Lusanzu

    32 w

    Urgent action should be taken to avoid more pollution and healthy risks

    3
    • Abraham Jok Atem

      35 w

      An immediate action is needed to solve this situation

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      • Jane Wangui

        37 w

        This is one of the reasons as to why were dealing with climatic crisis...failure to take action before there's more damage..it's only right to act before the damage is way beyond fixing.

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        • George Kariuki

          42 w

          This delay shouldn't be used as an excuse for further inaction. Immediate steps must be taken to minimize sewage overflows and protect public health.

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          • CHRIS NGATIA

            40 w

            @george_kariuki they need to take urgent measures

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          • johnte ndeto

            42 w

            Strict laws should be put in place to curb careless dumping and improper sewage disposal

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            • Joseph Githinji

              42 w

              @johnte_ndeto True, strick regulations will go a long way in solving this issue of negligence dumping.

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            • We Don't Have Time

              42 w

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              • Joseph Githinji

                42 w

                @WeDontHaveTime this is well received, thank you.

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              • Elizabeth Gathigia

                42 w

                This is very concerning, it puts the health of the people at risk

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                • Joseph Githinji

                  42 w

                  @elizbeth_gathigia UK Water company and the government of UK must work around the clock to change this unfortunate situation.

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                  • Saustine Lusanzu

                    32 w

                    @elizbeth_gathigia exactly, it's time to act now for the sake of people's lives and healthy

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                  • Rashid Kamau

                    42 w

                    Uk water must recognize and address sewage as a major threat to water bodies.

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                    • Joseph Githinji

                      42 w

                      @rashid_kamau True, UK water must fulfil what they promise especially for the health of the people of UK.

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                    • Princess

                      42 w

                      Urgent action is needed to safeguard water quality and environmental well-being.

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                      • Gorffly mokua

                        42 w

                        @princess_nel_268 Unfortunately, they don't seem to care!

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                        • Joseph Githinji

                          42 w

                          @princess_nel_268 True, no more delays should be allowed.

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                        • Tabitha Kimani

                          42 w

                          This is violating the right to a clean and healthy environment. Why won't organizations and leaders be responsible and take timely actions.

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                          • Joseph Githinji

                            42 w

                            @tabitha_kimani leaders must be responsible to follow up on such crucial activities that they do not delay or deny the people their right to clean and a healthy environment.

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                            • CHRIS NGATIA

                              40 w

                              @tabitha_kimani they need to be responsible

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                              • Saustine Lusanzu

                                32 w

                                @tabitha_kimani Uk must take an immediate response! 4 months ahead it's a long time , we must prioritize people's lives and not profit

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                              • Gorffly mokua

                                42 w

                                Why is it soo hard for them to walk the talk? Human health is at risk here.

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                                • Joseph Githinji

                                  42 w

                                  @gorffly_mokua Sad that they are overlooking a very important role, human health is crucial and must be protected by all means.

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                                  • Jane Wangui

                                    42 w

                                    @gorffly_mokua sewage pollutes the air , water and makes the environment look very ugly especially when there are leakages and blockages.

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