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Thames Water is projected to exceed previous years in raw sewage discharges, with nearly 79,000 hours recorded in 2026. This comes amidst public outrage over the water industry’s operations, highlighted by a recent TV drama.

Thames Water, burdened with £20 billion in debt, faces renewed scrutiny for its environmental impact and illegal sewage discharges. Calls for re-nationalization are intensifying as the company plans major upgrades to its wastewater systems over the next five years.