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<p>We are committed to continue to improving water quality and are delivering the
record investment, the stronger regulation and the tougher enforcement to improve
our water for our own health, for nature and the economy. For example, on 20 February
we announced plans to more than quadruple Environment Agency (EA) water company inspections,
strengthening oversight, reducing the reliance on self-monitoring.</p><p> </p><p>The
EA has been working with United Utilities in Stockport and in the upstream catchments
of the River Tame and River Goyt. Within the current investment programme (2020-2025)
there are improvements due to be completed at 2 storm overflows and at 6 of the wastewater
treatment works in the upstream catchments. EA has also been working with United Utilities
on their investment programme for 2025-2030.</p><p> </p><p>The EA also have national
programmes investigating persistent chemical failures and historic sources of chemicals
across the Mersey catchment.</p>
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