Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures
The water firm took "genuine accountability" after breaching wastewater obligations, Ofwat says.
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"Our investigation found serious and unacceptable breaches by Severn Trent Water – that is not in question and the company accepts it."
— Lynn Parker , Executive
"We accept Ofwat's findings relating to issues that we proactively identified and began addressing these before the enforcement case was opened."
— James Jesic , Executive
"We’re doing the right thing for the environment and we’ve demonstrated that."
— Stephanie Cawley , Executive
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The water firm took "genuine accountability" after breaching wastewater obligations, Ofwat says.
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