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Paul Whitehouse travels through the north of England, looking at the impact water companies have on its rivers.
Paul Whitehouse travels through the north of England, looking at the impact water companies have on its rivers.
Paul explores the change in the water industry since privatisation in 1989 and what regulations are in place when it comes to sewage discharge into rivers. He meets concerned locals in Yorkshire looking to highlight the health of the River Wharfe, a conservationist who warns of the ecological decline in iconic Lake Windemere, and the man at the front of the battle for the country's waterways, Feargal Sharkey.
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Tue 26 Sep 2023
19:00
91热爆 Two except Wales & Wales HD
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Clarification
Yorkshire Water provided the programme makers with an updated statement regarding the rWharfe. The new sewer in Ilkley has entered the second phase of construction and their commitment to go beyond the government鈥檚 storm overflow reduction plan is seeing Yorkshire Water planning their largest environmental investment programme between 2025 and 2030.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Paul Whitehouse |
| Director | Samuel Palmer |
| Executive Producer | Mike Radford |
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