British water companies fight off $1.9 billion lawsuits over sewage pollution
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 07 2025
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Source: Reuters
Lawsuit Outcome: Six British water companies, including Thames Water, successfully defeated mass lawsuits worth over £1.5 billion for allegedly under-reporting sewage discharges and overcharging customers, with the Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling that the cases were excluded by the Water Industry Act 1991.
Public Response: The ruling comes amid growing public anger over sewage pollution in Britain's waterways, prompting the government to promise stricter oversight of water companies.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
