River pollution: Sewage spill prevention will hit water bills

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River pollution: Sewage spill prevention will hit water bills

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Welsh Water customers face "significant bill increases" to pay for measures to stop sewage being released into rivers and seas, MPs have heard.

The not-for-profit company told the Welsh Affairs Committee it had a "part to play" in improving water quality.

More than 105,000 sewage spills were recorded in 2020, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

Sewage discharges are allowed during heavy rainfall to protect people's homes.

MPs heard five of nine Welsh rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) were failing on phosphorus levels and excessive nutrients.

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