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Looking forward to what should be a very interesting @APPGwater "In Conversation" event with @Ofwat's @OfwatChiefExec David Black #APPGWater 
First @LizTwistMP opens by saying that this event is happening at a challenging moment for the #Water sector. @OfwatChiefExec agrees, then gives a potted overview of Ofwat & says Ofwat has a "positive role" to play in meeting these challenges #APPGWater
On Storm Overflows, Black notes that, while this is challenging, it is not unique to England - gives examples from Scotland & further afield including Canada #APPGWater
Looking forward to what should be an interesting discussion on what lessons we can learn from this summer's extreme weather for the future management of our water resources #APPGWater
Baroness McIntosh opens the session stressing that water management is a "long standing" political issue. Highlights the negative impact of the right to connect of newbuilds & the need to invest in new, sustainable infrastructure #APPGWater
McIntosh says there is a role for building regulations and local government to play in this, & welcomes the arrival of the Levelling Up Bill to the House of Lords #APPGWater
Some inaccurate claims about the #EnvironmentBill have been circulated over the weekend.
Our proposals will categorically reduce, not increase, the amount of untreated #sewage in our waters.
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Our proposals will categorically reduce, not increase, the amount of untreated #sewage in our waters.
Here's how ๐๐งต
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There have been claims that our amendment is weaker than the one put forward by the Lords - this is incorrect.
Our amendment says that water companies must progressively reduce harm from #StormOverflows.
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Our amendment says that water companies must progressively reduce harm from #StormOverflows.
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That means they must reduce the operation of storm overflows - plain and simple. This does not override existing law, but places an ADDITIONAL duty on companies.
Our version brings the new duty under the Water Industry Actโs powerful enforcement mechanism.
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Our version brings the new duty under the Water Industry Actโs powerful enforcement mechanism.
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