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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


River Thames: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the water quality of the River Thames along the South Essex shoreline.

Answer

The Environment Agency is working with Water Companies on WINEP schemes in your constituency, including three investigations due for completion in 2027 and six projects to install monitors at sewage treatment works.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114393
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Essex Standards River Thames
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk