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London's 'super sewer' cuts Thames sewage by 86% – but a major threat remains The first-year figures suggest a major change for the river, but campaigners say the work is far from finished. Find out what the results mean for London's waterways and what needs to happen next. #LondonNews #RiverThames #ThamesTideway #ThamesWater #Environment

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00:00The health of the River Thames has improved after the first year of London's new super sewer,

00:06according to Thames Water. The company's report found raw sewage entering the river fell by 86%

00:12last year, compared with the previous average. The tunnel also stopped about 84 tonnes of litter,

00:19including wet wipes and sanitary products, from reaching the water.

00:23Thames Water says the number of days when sewage overflows increased health risks

00:28fell from 269 in 2023 to 38 in 2025. But environmental charity Thames 21 says

00:38more action is needed, particularly to manage pollution and prepare for extreme weather.

London's 'super sewer' cuts Thames sewage by 86% – but a major threat remains

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