The Environment Agency has reported that water companies across the United Kingdom have improved their quality of water a lot, making it much safer for water drinkers. Though this is a good thing, the Environment Agency would also like for water companies to get a hold on their share of pollution that they are causing the environment. Some of the top water companies in the United Kingdom are Wessex Water and United Utilities. These are great modes for hose companies looking to make a change.

Key Takeaways:

• UK water companies have reached nearly 100 percent on the recovery or disposal of sludge in the water. The recovered sludge is used in agricultural settings, heating, and producing power.
• The UK Environment Agency announced that the number of reported pollution incidents increased in 2016 for the first time since 2012.
• While the total number of reported incidents has slightly gone up, the number of serious pollution incidents is on the decline.

“The majority of the UK’s water companies achieved close to or exceeded targets set to improve water quality, according to a new report published by the Environment Agency today, with the safe recovery or disposal of sewage sludge taking place in 99.9% of cases, it found.”

Read more: https://ciwm-journal.co.uk/water-companies-make-environmental-strides-ea-wants/