Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Increase punishments for illegal dumping of sewage in UK waters
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should create harsher punishments on those who illegally dump sewage in bodies of water in and around the UK.
I live around the coast and know of the large verity of sea wildlife, not only that but much of the water around the UK is free for all to use. However some water companies have been illegally dumping sewage into the water and get insufficient backlash. I believe it is unfair to let this foul practice continue and should be stopped through harsher fines.
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
26 Nov 2021
Closed
26 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.