Northumbrian Water to pay £15.7m over failings

Northumbrian Water to pay £15.7m for failings in sewage and water network maintenance, leading to "excessive spills from storm overflows," says regulator Ofwat. The enforcement package will be allocated to local environmental causes and water infrastructure improvements, with no impact on customer bills. This settlement follows Thames Water's record fine for similar sewage treatment breaches, emphasizing the need for swift corrective action.