Evidence Paper State of the Environment

Summary

England's water environment faces significant degradation from physical modification, pollution from agriculture and wastewater, and invasive species, impacting ecological health and water quality. The Environment Agency is reviewing the situation and collaborating with government plans to address these issues through improved infrastructure, better monitoring (such as 100% EDM installation on storm overflows), and targeted reductions in pollution, aiming for natural functioning water landscapes. Despite some progress in monitoring, challenges remain, evidenced by a significant increase in sewage spills in 2023.

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