Lib Dems slam South West Water and MP over sewage data

“Finally, we have an old, combined sewer system in this country, meaning rainwater and sewage flow into it. It is no coincidence that evacuations occur most often during or after heavy rains. This is because most of our sewer system was built a long time ago when environmental concerns were not a priority, these are the disadvantages of being a nation that industrialized and built public works relatively early. Further, new sewers are expected to be constructed differently where possible.