Storm overflows discharge reduction plan

Summary:

The Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan is a policy paper that sets new targets to protect people and the environment by reducing storm overflows in England. The plan requires water companies to deliver the largest infrastructure program in water company history, with a focus on improving all storm overflows discharging into or near designated bathing waters by 2035 and 75% of overflows discharging to high-priority nature sites by 2050. The plan also emphasizes the importance of nature-based solutions, carbon reduction, and biodiversity net gain in water company planning. The document includes an impact assessment and updates the previous plan and assessment.