Thames water want to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years

Those returning say they are driven by desperation rather than confidence that it is safe.

Thames water want to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years

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A group of Thames Water’s senior creditors, London & Valley Water (“L&VW”), has submitted to Ofwat proposals for them to be relieved from fines for past or future sewage dumping for a period of up to ...