Only three people ever prosecuted for covering up England’s illegal sewage spills

Why are water companies covering their tracks despite facing the potential for legal consequences? The Environment Agency has identified numerous illegal sewage spills by these companies since 2020, especially during dry weather when they avoid contamination by refusing to share data or letting spills occur through negligence. New regulations now allow agencies to prosecute employees who obstruct investigations, with examples like Southern Water's history of not facing fines despite allowing such violations.