24/02/09
Polluted surface water drainage from outfalls with misconnections can have a dramatic impact on rivers and the use of rivers, and cause failure of bathing water standards.
It can cause visual and odour nuisance, or even a health risk due to the levels of untreated sewage. The Environment Agency’s Water Quality Standards are put at risk and all this can affect the recreational use of rivers or legitimate use of water resources.
Water and sewerage companies are now working in conjunction with the Environment Agency, local authorities and local communities to reduce pollution in rivers and streams and thereby improve the quality of our environment.
Good practice method statement
The good practice statement identifies an operational approach for investigation and resolution of pollution from surface water sewerage systems that are affected by misconnections.
This document forms an agreed partnership approach between Water UK, the Environment Agency and other key stakeholders in order to tackle the misconnections issue effectively and consistently on a national basis.
Good practice document
from Water UK and the Environment Agency
Contact: Phill Mills
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