Welsh Water fined £1.3m for 'negligent' monitoring
Summary
Welsh Water was fined £1.35 million for not properly monitoring water quality at 300 sites. The company admitted to 15 charges involving over 800 offenses, blaming the issues on changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic.Key Facts
- Welsh Water was fined £1.35 million.
- The fine was for failing to monitor water quality properly at 300 sites.
- The company pleaded guilty to 15 charges related to more than 800 offenses.
- Welsh Water said problems happened due to a reorganization and a new system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Since 2010, water companies must monitor their sewage and water treatment works.
- Natural Resources Wales found over 600 breaches in Welsh Water's 2020 annual report.
- Welsh Water was also ordered to pay over £70,000 in costs.
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