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The government is consulting the public on its new strategy for dealing with waste water and sewage.

The public is invited to attend drop-in events and to read the consultation documents.

Without suitable treatment, the waste water and sewage produced every day would damage the water environment and create problems for public health, water resources and wildlife. The government is required under European law to prevent environmental damage and poor water quality by providing adequate waste water infrastructure.

The consultation document explains the background to the draft National Policy Statement and its purpose. It also gives information on some specific 'nationally significant' infrastructure projects such as the prevention of sewage overflows into the River Thames. The Statement will be used to guide decisions on development consent for such projects.

It also poses a number of questions which the public are invited to consider and explains how to respond and the contact details for this. Responses must be received by 22 February 2011.

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Public drop-in events

Defra will be holding drop-in events to give those interested in finding out more about the draft Waste Water National Policy Statement the opportunity to do so. Events in London are to take place from 10.00 am on 31 January 2011 at City Hall and 1 February 2011 at 1 Victoria Street. A further event to be held nationally is also being planned.

If you are interested in attending an event, you should email your interest to:

Or you can write to:
Defra
Waste Water NPS Consultation
Water Supply and Regulation
2A Ergon House
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR

You should say which location and date you would prefer.

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