Thames Water faces public outcry over rising pollution and E. coli levels in Thames River, amid financial struggles.

Thames Water, supplying Oxfordshire, faced public anger in 2024 due to a 40% rise in pollution incidents and high E. coli levels in the River Thames. The company, in £16 billion debt, saw investors pull £500 million funding, prompting a proposed £3 billion rescue loan. Amid rising bills and poor water quality, Environment Secretary Steve Reed ruled out nationalizing the water industry, citing costs and ineffectiveness.

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