Water

Water and sewage in England, Scotland and Wales: company performance, leaks, storm overflow spills and bills. Figures come from Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

Statements checked against the record

• Victoria Atkins on storm overflow monitoring, 21 January 2026

  Victoria Atkins said: “When we entered Government in 2010, only 7% of storm overflows were monitored by the previous Labour Government.” This page repeats what Environment Agency reports.

  Victoria Atkins · week of 2026-10-23
• Emma Reynolds on storm overflow monitoring, 21 January 2026

  Emma Reynolds said: “Since January of last year, 100% of storm overflows are being monitored, so we are shining a light of some of the pollution.” This page repeats what Environment Agency reports.

  Emma Reynolds · week of 2026-10-23

Explore the data

• Every water company

Questions answered from official sources

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• How do I check air quality in my area?
• How much are water bills going up?
• What is the recycling rate in the UK?

More questions: Water, sewage, air and climate

Who publishes the official record

• Environment Agency, Ofwat, Defra and Met Office environmental data
• Met Office climate statistics
• Climate Change Committee
• Environment Agency
• Consumer Council for Water
• SEPA, Natural Resources Wales and NIEA

Terms explained

• Housing, energy and the environment

Where the power sits

• National government

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