Severn Trent has welcomed Jane Hunt, MP for Loughborough, to a series of locations across its operational area.  

Ms Hunt visited three sites within her constituency, including the recently completed pumping station in the village of Hathern, where she was able to learn first-hand how Severn Trent's teams are combating sewer misuse and helping to keep rivers healthy.  

The day featured discussion around the steps that Severn Trent is taking to continue to improve the health of the region’s rivers, including its Get River Positive campaign. The team also provided an overview of the proactive work that they’ve been undertaking to prevent sewer blockages, which can cause river pollution.  

Jane Hunt MP said: “This was a fascinating visit. Sewage overflows are an important part of the national infrastructure and help to protect people from flooding, but we must ensure that they are used correctly to avoid river pollution, which is a serious concern.  

“Severn Trent’s team was very helpful in explaining how the system works, discussed the issues around sewer blockages from improperly flushed items, and outlined their commitments to continue improve the health of our region’s rivers.” 

Matt Lewis, Severn Trent Network Operations Lead, said: “It was a real pleasure to host this visit, as opportunities like this play an important part in helping people to understand how our network operates. It’s helpful for MPs to see first-hand the kind of pressures that they can be put under due to improper disposal of things like wet wipes, which can clog the system. 

“We always ask our customers to help prevent pipe blockages at home and protect the environment by not flushing wet wipes, or pouring fats, oils or grease down the drain as they can lead to environmental pollution.”