Make it Law for Water Companies to Object When Sewage Systems Are Over Capacity

Make it Law for Water Companies to Object When Sewage Systems Are Over Capacity — 5,136 signatures. Status: closed.

Petition background

We urge the Government to legally require water companies to object to planning developments once the sewage system is over-capacity. This could stop new developments proceeding without confirmed infrastructure upgrades.

Additional details

Under the current law, water companies have a duty to connect to all new developments to the sewer system, including systems which may be over-capacity. This can lead to flooding, sewage overflows and environmental damage. Councils might not refuse applications on these grounds. We believe we need a legal safeguard to help stop unsustainable development and protect communities, infrastructure, and the environment from further harm.

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