Chris Whitty Urges Modernization of UK's Wastewater System for Public Health

New engineering report outlines risks and solutions for reducing sewage-related diseases in rivers and seas

England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, emphasizes the urgent need to upgrade the UK's wastewater system to protect public health.
A new report from the Royal Academy of Engineering highlights the risks of untreated and treated sewage in rivers and seas.
Recent outbreaks of waterborne diseases, such as cryptosporidiosis in Devon, underscore the public health risks.
The report calls for continuous water quality monitoring and a review of bathing water regulations.
Recommendations include incentives for sustainable urban drainage and banning materials that clog water systems.