Thames Water pumps over 298,000 hours worth of sewage as Reading Lib Dems warn ‘Ofwat must go’

Last year, Thames Water pumped over 298,000 hours worth of sewage into waterways, according to new data published recently. 

In Reading, residents are increasingly concerned about the spoiling of our waterways, such as the River Thames.

The Liberal Democrats are calling for the government to replace Ofwat with a new regulator with proper enforcement powers to hold water companies accountable and stop the sewage scandal. 

Councillor James Moore, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Reading Borough Council, said: 

“Here in Reading, residents are appalled by what’s happening to our local waterways whilst facing sky-high water bills. 

“The Government should act now to get a new regulator in place to protect British rivers and seas from being pumped with disgusting sewage. Ofwat must go. 

“I and the Liberal Democrats will continue to protect our local waterways and fight for much tougher regulation of a water industry which is profiting from pollution.”