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Environment and Energy

South West Water hit with £7.8 million fine after “reckless failures”

The legal proceedings followed a protracted period of environmental mismanagement by South West Water, with the offenses occurring between January 2015 and July 2021. Over these six years, the company’s actions—or lack thereof—resulted in widespread pollution across several key locations, including Bodmin, Harlyn, Playing Place, Polperro, and Plymouth. The court heard how the company had […]

October 1, 2026