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    UK announces tougher penalties for environmental violations

    The new legislation introduces significantly higher fines for companies and individuals found guilty of contaminating water sources.
    News DeskBy News DeskSeptember 6, 2024
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    London: In a decisive move to address the escalating water pollution crisis, the UK government has announced new measures featuring tougher penalties and stricter regulations for environmental violations.

    The initiative, revealed by Environment Secretary Jane Smith, aims to enhance the protection of the nation’s waterways, which have been increasingly affected by pollutants from industrial and agricultural sources.

    Penalties upto £10mn

    The new legislation introduces significantly higher fines for companies and individuals found guilty of contaminating water sources. Under the updated rules, penalties for severe breaches can now reach up to £10 million, a substantial increase from the previous maximum of £5 million.

    Strict Inspections

    In addition to financial penalties, the legislation mandates more rigorous monitoring and reporting requirements. Companies will be required to implement advanced pollution control technologies and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with environmental standards. The Environment Agency will also be empowered to undertake more frequent inspections and expedite enforcement actions against non-compliant entities.

    Environment minister Steve Reed said in a statement that, “This bill is a major step forward in our wider reform to fix the broken water system. Under this government, water executives will no longer line their own pockets whilst pumping out this filth.”

    The Labour government is beginning the work of cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas. https://t.co/DndhTDam1h

    — Steve Reed MP (@SteveReedMP) September 5, 2024

    In 2023, sewage spills in the UK reached unprecedented levels, intensifying public outrage over the state of the nation’s polluted rivers and the role of private companies like Thames Water, the largest supplier, in causing the pollution.

    The new regulations come in response to mounting public pressure and increasing evidence of water quality degradation across the country.

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