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Cornwall Council Votes No-Confidence in SW Water Over Sewage Spills

7/22/2026

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Cornwall Council passed a no-confidence vote in South West Water over sewage management.
Council said raw sewage spills into seas and rivers harm the environment and health despite water bills.
Vote urged government to strip South West Water of local services and hand to a public operator.
South West Water said it is investing £760 million in upgrades and reports a 17 % spill drop and 25 % cut spill duration last year.

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Cornwall Council passed a no-confidence vote in South West Water over sewage management.
Council said raw sewage spills into seas and rivers harm the environment and health despite water bills.
Vote urged government to strip South West Water of local services and hand to a public operator.
South West Water said it is investing £760 million in upgrades and reports a 17 % spill drop and 25 % cut spill duration last year.