31/08/11
UK water companies help improve river standards
Industry news
The Environment Agency (EA) has published a list of the 10 most improved rivers in the UK, with the list including one river than was officially declared a 'sewer' in the 1960s.
According to the Agency, the UK's rivers are now at the "healthiest levels for 20 years" and water quality has been improved as a result of work by water companies, businesses and farmers.
By 2015 the UK must meet tough new EU targets on the water quality and ecology of its rivers and lakes. This year the EA is targeting £18M of Defra funding to help more rivers meet these new EU targets.
