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Water firms hit record-low pollution ratings.
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Four different watchdogs teamed up to grade the firms, awarding them just 16 out of 36 possible stars for the year. Thames Water recorded the highest number of incidents, while companies across England logged 2,666 overall pollution spills during 2025. Following the poor results, the government says existing rules will block executives at one-star water suppliers from receiving their bonuses.
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