London Waterkeeper is pushing Thames Water to use the best options to stop sewage pollution
The company plans to spend £1.8bn to cut spills to rivers from 26 sewer overflows in London.
Cities around the world are creating vegetated areas to stop rain from making sewers discharge.
They have told us that they are “considering” green infrastructure as the main solution for 22 of them.
But we need them to COMMIT to using it.
Help us hold Thames Water to account today:
The Issues
At London Waterkeeper we explore various issues causing pollution in London’s waterways. See the issues we are focussed on right now:
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To cut spills to rivers Thames Water must stop rain getting into sewers. Help us press them to use green infrastructure. MORE…
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The Environment Agency is failing to use permits to stop pollution being washed into rivers from industrial estates. It is breaking its legal duty to protect the environment.
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Thousands of homes have illegally connected their sinks, washing machines and toilets to London’s rivers. The authorities have never given this problem the priority it needs. MORE…
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When developers don’t build enough affordable homes, Councils have to build over grassy spaces on estates. This deprives people of places to relax and play MORE
Donate To London Waterkeeper
Your donation empowers us to challenge water pollution at its source. By donating to London Waterkeeper, you give us the strength to hold Thames Water and regulators accountable and demand action for cleaner, healthier rivers.
Find out more about how you can donate and partner with London Waterkeeper here.
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Unmonitored Sewer Overflows: How We Exposed Thames Water’s Hidden Spillers
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Turning the Tide: Real-Time Sewer Spill Alerts and a Cleaner Future for the Thames
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Raingardens Near St Pancras: A Solution to London’s Sewer Overflow Crisis
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