Water companies in England and Wales have been responsible for an alarming number of sewage spills into rivers and seas over the past decade, according to analysis conducted by the Observer. On average, there have been five serious sewage spills reported every day for the past ten years. Data from the Environment Agency reveals that the 10 water companies in England and Wales have documented a total of 19,484 category 1-3 pollution incidents between 2013 and 2022. This averages out to one pollution incident occurring approximately every four and a half hours. The scale of these sewage spills is described as "catastrophic," highlighting the significant impact on the environment and public health. The consistent occurrence of these incidents raises concerns about the effectiveness of current sewage management practices in the region.