UK breaks law for failing to treat urban waste water in Wales

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the UK broke the law for its alleged failure to properly collect and treat urban waste water in Gowerton and Llanelli.

The UK government had originally been referred to the EU due to excessive spills from storm overflow pipes affecting the two areas.

The European Court of Justice found that the government "failed to fulfill its obligations" by not ensuring that the combined urban waste waters and rainwater system in the Gowerton and Llanelli areas were retained and conducted for treatment.

Welsh Water said they were "considering (the ruling) in detail" and are investing in solutions to the problem

Meanwhile, the Welsh Government said they will continue to work with partners to improve water quality in the area.