• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

All Healthy News

Clean Air. Pure Water. Healthy Home.

HEALTH BEGINS WITH:
Clean Air. Pure Water. Healthy Homes.

  • Home
  • About/Contact
  • HEALTH NEWS/TRENDS
  • CLEAN AIR
  • HEALTHY HOME
  • PURE WATER
  • Free Video Reveals

MP calls for priority investment to improve Bexhill’s bathing water quality

September 7, 2022 by Staff Reporter

Huw Merriman called on the government and water industry bodies to prioritise mproving water quality during a question on sewage pollution in the House of Commons yesterday (September 6).

Huw Merriman urged the government and water industry bodies to urgently improve water quality during a question on sewage pollution in the House of Commons on Tuesday (September 6).

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Merriman asked the secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs, if the government would give bathing water beaches with poor water quality higher priority in the new investment programme which is designed to reduce discharges of storm overflows.Mr Merriman said “Today, Bexhill’s beach is red-flagged; yesterday, similarly red-flagged, meaning that people should not enter the sea. It is also the only beach in the area that is not rated ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ for its bathing quality.”

In reply, the environment secretary gave the MP absolute assurance that the government’s Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction plan, published on August 26, 2022, would prioritise bathing waters in the near term investments.Mr Merriman added: “It is essential for the public health of residents and visitors and for our local businesses that Bexhill beach is quickly brought up to good or excellent bathing water standards.

“I was pleased to hear the Secretary of State’s assurances that poor bathing waters will be prioritised for investment in the government’s new Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan. This must, therefore, mean prioritisation for Bexhill.

“I have been pressing for action for months to end the sewage pollution of our seas and rivers. To keep this high on the government’s agenda and to help understand the issue in more detail, I have also secured a debate in Parliament on sewage discharges in Parliament next Wednesday afternoon.

“The issue is complex. Responsibility lies beyond Southern Water. I want to ensure that each body with a role to play makes a commitments to deliver a solution which improves the quality of our bathing water.”

Southern Water confirmed that sewage was released on September 5 for 50 minutes into the sea at Bexhill and St Leonards.

Both are frequently used as outfalls for sewage to stop overflow after heavy rainfall.



Originally Appeared Here

Filed Under: PURE WATER

Primary Sidebar

Reduce 99.9% of airborne SARS-CoV-2 Virus

Vollara ActivePure Technologies


News from the EPA

Cleanway Cleaning & Restoration Emerges as a Leading Air Duct Cleaning Service in Buffalo, NY

Gas stove debate generates hot air | Opinion

School’s air quality issue remains mystery for parents – Winnipeg Free Press

Rent Private Gym For Personal Trainers Hong Kong Launch – Palace Studios’ On-Demand Premium Gym For PT’s in HK

Petrogas agrees to $4 million settlement for unpermitted expansion at Cherry Point facility

The war over gas stoves hides easier ways to fix indoor air pollution

Claim Construction Order Leads to Settlement in the Northern District

Pueblo charter school infested with skunks and cats for months

Boulder to consider ban on gas hookups this year

Commercial Landscaping Provider in Pembroke Pines Gets Another Five Star Review

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | About/ Contact
Copyright © 2023 · ALL HEALTHY NEWS . Log in