Devon County Council prepares historic lawsuit against South West Water

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Devon County Council is exploring legal action against South West Water over sewage discharges and water quality concerns.
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Devon County Council, led by Councillor Julian Brazil, is investigating potential legal avenues to hold South West Water accountable for ongoing issues regarding sewage discharges and water quality. The council is considering using the Local Government Act 1972 and the Water Act 1981 to pursue litigation, and is seeking support from neighboring councils, such as Cornwall, to join a collective effort.

This move follows a recent £1.9 million fine against the company due to a cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham. While South West Water maintains it is investing £760 million to tackle storm overflows and has reduced spill durations, local leaders express frustration with regulators like Ofwat and the Environment Agency for failing to address the systemic issues.

Additionally, political scrutiny has intensified following批评 regarding executive bonuses. Conservative MP David Reed has questioned the decision by parent company Pennon to approve a £270,000 bonus for former boss Susan Davy despite recent environmental failures.

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