Surfers Against Sewage campaigners called for a crackdown on raw effluent spewing into the country's waterways, including swimming spots.
There were 301,091 sewage spills in 2022, according to Environment Agency data - the equivalent of 824 a day.
SAS's Stuart Davies said they wanted a"curb on CEO bonuses and a cap on shareholder dividends, and for them to come up with a credible investment infrastructure plan." Chair of Water UK, Ruth Kelly, said on Thursday:"The message from the water and sewage industry is clear: we are sorry. More should have been done to address the issue of spillages sooner and the public is right to be upset about the current quality of our rivers and beaches.
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