Environment

Sewage discharges into the River Thames fall by 86 per cent

1 hour ago · Originally published 30 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: 86% drop in sewage discharges into Thames
The first annual report on the Tideway Tunnel shows that storm overflow volumes dropped by 86 per cent in 2025 following the project's completion. This reduction marks a significant shift for the river's health, lowering health risks for users and helping the waterway recover from decades of pollution.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Greater London
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