UKNoticeOfficial ✓July 15, 2026· GOV.UK
Southern Water pleads guilty to River Test pollution
What happened
Southern Water pleaded guilty after the Environment Agency discovered a "dark plume of pollution" originating from one of its sites. This pollution was found in a chalk stream located in Hampshire.
Why it matters
This action highlights legal accountability for water pollution. It shows enforcement by the Environment Agency against polluters impacting natural environments like chalk streams.
Who it affects
- ›Southern Water
- ›Environment Agency
- ›Residents near Hampshire chalk streams
- ›Wildlife in Hampshire chalk streams
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