English water firms’ ratings hit record low after sewage pollution soars
The Guardian – World —
Environment Agency rates eight of nine companies as poor and needing improvementBusiness live – latest updatesEngland’s water company ratings have fallen to the lowest level on record after sewage pollution last year rose to a new peak, with eight of nine water companies rated as poor and needing improvement by the Environment Agency.The cumulative score of just 19 stars out of a possible 36 is the lowest since the regulator began auditing the companies using the star rating system in 2011. Continue reading...