Water company Severn Trent is not required to pay a fine after the sector regulator Ofwat concludes it made “serious and unacceptable” breaches in how wastewater and sewage networks are managed. Ofwat’s investigation focuses on industry-wide performance in drainage and the handling of sewer contents. The regulator finds that Severn Trent failed to meet its duties by not providing effective drainage and by not dealing adequately with what is contained in its sewers. Sources report that the company admits the failures and that the regulator’s decision reflects the outcome of the case within Ofwat’s broader wastewater probe. WalesOnline says the matter is the eighth case Ofwat has completed in that investigation, which has already led to financial penalties for other companies. While Severn Trent avoids a fine in this instance, the findings remain that the breaches were significant. The reports indicate the regulator’s investigation covers how companies manage wastewater responsibilities and whether they comply with required standards and expectations.