Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
All wastewater to be filtered of chemicals, pharmaceuticals & microplastics
Closed
378 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to pass legislation to require all commercial and utility wastewater to be more comprehensively filtered to help remove more harmful chemicals, pharmaceuticals and microplastics before it enters the environment.
We are concerned that microplastics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals are harming rivers, wildlife and public health. We want mandatory full filtration that will require stricter environmental licensing and place legal responsibility on businesses and government. This could protect ecosystems and secure clean water for future generations.
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
378
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
26 Sep 2025
Closed
26 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.