Water Quality in the River Usk Catchment Area

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:58 pm on 21 June 2022.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 1:58, 21 June 2022

I thank Peter Fox for that question. Water quality in the Usk faces multiple risks ranging from climate change and industrial and agricultural pollution, to faulty septic tanks and wastewater discharges. Welsh Government provides direct investment and sets the regulatory framework, but effective improvement will depend on co-operation across a range of different organisations and individuals.