Anti-pollution law to threaten water bosses with jail

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New legislation gives regulators more powers to tackle water pollution in England and Wales.

Many pointed out that there is already widespread rule-breaking in the water industry and said the real issue was a failure of the water regulator, Ofwat, and the Environment Agency to enforce them properly.

Ofwat will be required to set rules that ensure companies appoint directors and chief executives, and allow them to remain in post, only when they meet the highest standards of "fitness and propriety".

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Legislation Water Companies Measures Rivers Bonuses Prison Sewage Bosses Environment

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Published On: 2024-09-05 @ 09:40:42 (18 hours ago)

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