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Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Thursday, 5 November 2009.


Thames Barrier: Sewage

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many combined sewage overflow pipes are located between the Thames Barrier and Windsor.
Answer

There are 120 consented combined sewer overflows that discharge directly into the River Thames between Windsor and the Thames Barrier. Fifty-one of these relate to overflows at sewage pumping stations, the remaining 69 are gravity fed combined sewer overflows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6116; 714 c84WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Sewage Waste disposal River Thames
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk