In a significant development in the UK's water industry, the former chief executive of Southern Water, Matthew Wright, and three other ex-employees are set to face trial for allegedly manipulating sewage wastewater testing results. This marks the first criminal charge against a water industry boss over sewage discharges, with the accused conspiring to avoid tens of millions of pounds in fines. The trial follows an investigation by the Environment Agency.

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