00:01Regulators say thousands of environmental breaches have been identified at water company sites.
00:08Inspection teams carried out a record number of checks on treatment works and sewage systems.
00:14More than 3,000 cases were found where companies failed to meet permit conditions.
00:20These included issues with equipment, water quality and network management.
00:25The Environment Agency says it has increased staffing and resources to strengthen oversight.
00:31Officials report a slight improvement with fewer inspections uncovering problems compared with the previous year.
00:39Water companies have been instructed to carry out repairs and upgrades.
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