Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Nationalise water companies
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
Nationalise water companies and invest in improving the antiquated infrastructure, particularly the sewage system. Protect our waterways and reservoirs and lakes and ensure that they are in good ecological condition and safe for people to use and enjoy.
Water companies are placing profit before protecting the environment. Last year 1.5m hours of raw sewage were pumped into English rivers. Action is not being taken to prevent our waterways being polluted. Part of the problem is a sewage system which does not seem to be fit for purpose. If water was back in public ownership it would be easier to ensure that rivers were not being polluted and would also help to mitigate against flooding.
Timeline
| 8 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
8 Sep 2020
Closed
8 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.