Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Wednesday, 6 September 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 September 2023. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Friday, 15 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Water Companies: Microplastics
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with water companies to explore the management of microplastics in sewage sludge.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to safeguarding the natural environment from harms. We have been collaborating with water companies on the investigation of microplastics in wastewater treatment through the National Chemical Investigations Programme.
The Environment Agency have published their strategy for safe and sustainable sludge use. This strategy explores options for modernising and harmonising the regulatory framework with the aim of ensuring the management and use of sludge supports healthy and productive land and soil. The Government is currently examining the strategy’s impact on our environmental outcomes and water and farming industries.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL9925
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Pollution control Sewage Water companies Microplastics
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- 2023-10-05 20:14:10 +0100
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