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Yorkshire Water are one of the first to aim to achieve the new “excellent” standard coming into force in the 2015 revised Bathing Water Directive. As part of the AMP5 settlement Yorkshire Water has secured £119 million to help fund the work to upgrade its wastewater treatment facilities on the East coast.
Yorkshire Water have recognize that to achieve its aims it is vital to work in partnership with other organistions including the National Farmers Union and Defra as well as councils. Tackling bathing water quality is not easy given the impact of diffuse pollution as well as sewage discharges. Its vital to ensure investment is targeted where it will have the biggest impact and this means taking a holistic approach and being prepared to work with other stakeholders. Partnership working is absolutely key to ensuring the real problems are identified and Yorkshire should be applauded for taking the lead on this.
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