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The biggest increases in pollution incidents last year were reported by South West Water (80%), United Utilities (71%) and Northumbrian Water (65%).
Hafren Dyfrdwy is the only company to have met the performance commitment level for pollution incidents in 2023. It, and Southern Water, were the only two companies to commit fewer pollution incidents this year than last.
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UK water companies fined £158mn for missing sewage targets
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