Alison Griffiths MP: My latest meeting with Southern Water

As an active sea swimmer, I know first-hand the damage that sewage discharges are doing to our area. I’m committed to holding all those responsible to account.

Since July, I’ve met on multiple occasions with representatives from Southern Water and the Environment Agency. I’ve made my view clear: we must clean up our water.

You can imagine my immense disappointment with the latest bathing water quality. It cannot go on. I have reinforced my views, and your views, to Southern Water and the Environment Agency.

Last week, I met with Southern Water at the Wastewater Treatment Works in Ford. It was an eye-opening visit where I went behind the scenes and saw first-hand the process to clean up sewage.

Whilst there, we had a frank discussion about how we can resolve sewage discharges. Investment is needed and I will work with the company, the regulator Ofwat and the Government. I will continue to put pressure on all involved to do more.

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