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Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22817

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason was Grafham Water not able to be sufficiently refilled over the most recent winter.

Answered by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Anglian Water have advised the Environment Agency that high nitrate levels prevented them from refilling Grafham Water to 100% capacity over Winter 2025.

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