Wessex Water fined £500,000 over sewage leaks that killed fish

Published On Nov 11, 2024, 10:44 AM

Wessex Water has been fined £500,000 for failing to prevent untreated sewage from contaminating rivers in Wiltshire and North Somerset, resulting in the deaths of over 2,100 fish. The incidents occurred during 2018 due to mechanical failures and negligence in monitoring their sewage pipelines. The Environment Agency emphasized the importance of investing in more effective monitoring and infrastructure to avoid future pollution incidents.