英国推出强硬的新法律, 允许水务主管最多两年监禁, UK introduces tough new laws, allowing up to two years in jail for water executives hiding sewage spills.

由于根据《2025年水(特别措施)法》制定的新法律允许因掩盖非法污水溢漏而将水管理人员监禁两年,联合王国的监管机构和水公司将面临审查。 UK regulators and water companies face scrutiny as new laws under the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 allow for water executives to be jailed for up to two years for covering up illegal sewage spills. 在此之前,公众因河流退化和水基础设施投资不足而愤慨不已,导致高昂的账单和环境破坏。 This follows public outrage over the degraded state of rivers and poor investment in water infrastructure, leading to high bills and environmental damage. 政府启动了一个独立水委员会来审查部门改革。 The government has launched an Independent Water Commission to review sector reforms.