South West Water fined £8m for hundreds of sewage spills in Cornwall and Devon
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Cornwall category. Published on September 29, 2026 • Originally reported by Steven Morris. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Cornwall category. Published on September 29, 2026 • Originally reported by Steven Morris. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
District judge orders record fine for region and says incidents of pollution cannot be tolerated
A water company has been ordered to pay a record fine of almost £8m for hundreds of sewage spills at popular bathing spots and sensitive habitats in Cornwall and Devon.
On one occasion, untreated sewage gushed through a harbour wall on a bank holiday weekend but South West Water (SWW) engineers took 10 hours to attend.
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