“England and Wales could end up lagging behind when it comes to water pollution, as other parts of the UK will adopt extra regulations on micro-pollutants. Northern Ireland, under the Windsor framework, has to adhere to urban waste-water treatment updates as it is obliged to have some of the same environmental rules as the Republic of Ireland. The Guardian understands the Scottish government is proposing to adopt similar regulations to UWWT as it’s trying to keep regulations in line with the EU so the country could more easily re-join the bloc in the event of Scottish independence.“
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Campaigners say government is failing to match major step forward as bloc prepares to introduce ‘polluter pays’ principle
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