Written question asked by Suella Braverman (Reform UK) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Langstone Harbour: Sewage
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the trial plant results indicating inconsistent removal of bacteria and total dissolved solids, and what implications this has for water quality and public confidence in the proposed scheme.
- Answer
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Southern Water’s water recycling pilot plant was developed to provide evidence in support of, and to inform, Southern Water’s final permit application.
The Environment Agency (EA) will determine what permitting standards are required for environmental protection in line with existing legislation.
The EA will expect Southern Water to comply with any permit that is agreed to allow them to discharge recycled water into Havant Thicket reservoir.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 129137
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Construction Environment protection Sewage Sites of special scientific interest Water treatment Langstone Harbour
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