NI Water has publicly committed to fully cooperating with the Office for Environmental Protection's (OEP) ongoing investigation into the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough.

While NI Water is not the subject of the investigation itself, the utility confirmed it will provide any information required under its statutory duties, reinforcing its commitment to working with all relevant authorities.

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The utility used the statement to reiterate the critical need for financial intervention in the sector:

NI Water has consistently highlighted the urgent need for sustained investment in wastewater infrastructure to address long-standing challenges across Northern Ireland.

NI Water also clarified that the Living With Water Programme (LWWP), a key initiative designed to address many of the infrastructure issues leading to sewage challenges, was paused due to funding constraints.

The utility stated it will continue to engage constructively with the Department for Infrastructure, the Utility Regulator, the NI Environment Agency, and other stakeholders to support improvements in environmental compliance and governance.