Sewage sludge

The main issues on appeal have been related to whether the operations carried out at the four sludge plants amounted to waste treatment and whether the operations at the two effluent treatment plants have been ′directly associated activities′ with the activities undertaken at industrial sites. The appellant has been a statutory water and sewerage undertaker within the meaning of the Water Industry Act 1991. The Court of Appeal has affirmed the decision of the High Court in holding that the appellant has been required to secure permits from the respondent under the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations 2000.