South West Water fined ยฃ7.8 million over hundreds of sewage spills across Devon and Cornwall
Source: Times of India
Category: Business
Region: General
Published: September 30, 2026 at 15:59
๐ Summary
South West Water has been fined ยฃ7.8 million after pleading guilty to 18 charges linked to hundreds of sewage spills across Devon and Cornwall between 2015 and 2021. The incidents included 231 discharges at Harlyn beach and more than 336 illegal spills near Bodmin. The company has 56 days to pay the penalties.