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Written question asked by Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Housing: Sewage

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the wastewater treatment capacity of Alton Sewage Treatment Works to accommodate planned housing growth in Alton, Four Marks, Holybourne and surrounding villages; and whether Thames Water has set a timetable for capacity upgrades at that works.

Answer

Sewerage undertakers, in this case Thames Water, must ensure that their sites can support current and future customer needs, and plan upgrades accordingly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18358
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Housing Property development Thames Water Sewage Water supply
Link
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