PETITION: Require Welsh Government to strengthen river pollution laws, independent testing and real-time tests
Welsh Government's February 2026 proposals for water governance are a welcome step towards cleaner rivers, stronger regulation and better accountability. However, further action is needed across Wales. Pollution can occur between scheduled samples, while companies and other permitted dischargers may monitor their own discharges. Wales needs stronger independent verification, faster detection and transparent public warnings when pollution makes water unsafe. This petition supports Welsh...