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UK water firms earn millions from opaque wastewater trade
Original: The 'black box' wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companies
UK utility companies are reportedly making millions from a little-scrutinised trade in industrial and commercial wastewater, described as a 'black box' because of how little visibility exists over what is treated, how it is priced, and where it ends up. The Guardian's investigation into commercial sewage treatment arrangements has prompted discussion about regulation and transparency in the privatised water industry.
Why now: A Guardian investigation has just exposed the opaque and lucrative commercial wastewater dealings of privatised UK water companies.
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