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Gillian is working closely with fellow MPs, agencies and organisations to improve coastal water quality. Keep up to date with her work below.

For information on her work on the River Ems - click here.

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Environment Minister writes to Gillian on water quality

Monday, 28 February, 2022

Thank you for your email of 1 November about the water industry. I apologise for the delay in replying. Defra is currently dealing with high volumes of correspondence.

Water Quality Classifications Announced

Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

Environment Agency - Bathing Water Classifications 2022

EA response to Gillian's enquiries on South Harting wastewater treatment works

Thursday, 16 December, 2021

Gillian recently wrote to the Environment Agency about storm overflows at South Harting wastewater treatment works after reports suggested the performance at the site was extremely poor.

Below is the EA's response:

Southern Water response on surface sewage

Tuesday, 7 December, 2021

Below is a response from Ian McAulay, CEO of Southern Water, following Gillian writing to him regarding reports of sewage on the water's surface,

Immediate Investigation

Council responds to new investigation into water companies and sewage treatment works

Monday, 22 November, 2021

Chichester District Council has shared its disappointment at the news that several water companies may have been releasing illegal amounts of sewage into rivers and watercourses.

PN 35/21: Ofwat launches investigation following claims water companies broke the law

Friday, 19 November, 2021

Following reports about widespread unpermitted releases of sewage into the environment by water and wastewater companies, Ofwat has today launched an investigation to establish whether companies are complying with their statutory and licence obligations.

WH Sewage debate asset

Gillian joins Westminster Hall debarte on sewage discharges

Tuesday, 16 November, 2021

Following reports of surface sewage, Gillian joined the Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 582336, relating to the discharge of sewage by water companies.

Southern Water launches taskforce to cut storm overflows by 80%

Monday, 8 November, 2021

Southern Water is launching a task force this week to cut storm overflows by 80 per cent by 2030.

This is part of the company’s zero tolerance approach to pollution and is part of wider programme of investment to deliver a step change in water quality in the area.

Gillian meets Richard Craven on harbour water quality

Friday, 5 November, 2021

Following reports of surface sewage, Gillian met with Chichester Harbour Conservancy Director, and Harbour Master, Richard Craven to discuss the areas water quality.

EA response to investigation request

Thursday, 4 November, 2021

Gillian has received a response to her enquiry from the Environment Agency's Interim Area Director, Nick Gray regarding the recently reported sewerage on the water's surface.

04.11.2021

Dear Gillian,

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