UK Government Announces £180M Investment to Combat Sewage Spills

The investment aims to prevent over 8,000 sewage spills into English waterways by employing AI and other technologies.

The UK Government's £180 million investment will fund AI technology to manage water levels and storm loads, aiming to prevent over 8,000 sewage spills.
Thames Water, the country's largest water company, has declined to participate in the new fund due to its £14 billion debt.
The investment will also support the installation of thousands of new monitors within sewers to detect blockages and manage overflows.
Severn Trent Water, among others, will receive a portion of the funding, with Severn Trent ordered to pay a £2 million fine for previous sewage discharges.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve water company performance and accountability, including a ban on executive bonuses for firms with criminal breaches.