Sussex charity responds to Independent Water Commission report

CPRE Sussex welcomes call for co-ordinated approach to sewage and water supplies but says more must be done to stop putting poo down pipes that cannot cope.

Environmental campaigners in Sussex have welcomed a report which acknowledges the impact of a lack of co-ordination in water and sewage management.

CPRE Sussex says the interim report to government from the Independent Water Commission published today (June 3) highlights the need for coordination between different agencies, including local authorities. However, the charity says the Commission must go further to stop putting more poo down pipes that cannot cope.

We need to specifically ensure that sewers and water treatments works are upgraded before construction or occupation of new sites.

We also want to see the timings of water company investment plans aligned with the release of sites in local development plans, to put infrastructure in place before significant sites can be developed.

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