"Thames Water Tops Poor Ratings as Sewage Crisis Plagues England's Water Firms"

Thames Water ranks lowest among Englands water firms as sewage pollution surges, with eight out of nine companies rated as poor by the Environment Agency, highlighting a critical environmental crisis.

• The Environment Agency reported that Englands water companies collectively received only 19 stars out of a possible 36, marking the lowest ratings since 2011.
• Thames Water was identified as the worst-performing company, while Severn Trent achieved full marks despite overseeing 62,085 sewage spills last year.
• The sewage crisis has raised serious concerns about pollution levels across England, with the River Thames being particularly affected by the inadequate management of sewage by water firms.