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National Rivers Authority v Yorkshire Water Services Ltd: HL 21 Nov 1994

The defendant sewerage undertaker received sewage, treated it in filter beds and discharged the treated liquid into the river. One night someone unlawfully discharged a solvent called iso-octanol into the sewer. It passed through the sewage works and entered the river. The question was whether the defendant had caused the consequent pollution. Held: The defence … Continue reading National Rivers Authority v Yorkshire Water Services Ltd: HL 21 Nov 1994

National Rivers Authority v Yorkshire Water Services Ltd: QBD 19 Nov 1993

‘Causing’ is a question of fact- does not import knowledge or negligence. A water authority could be liable for pollution caused to water even if it was caused by an unknown third party. Times 24-Nov-1993, Independent 19-Nov-1993 Water Act 1989 107(1)(a) England and Wales Citing: Appealed to – National Rivers Authority v Yorkshire Water Services … Continue reading National Rivers Authority v Yorkshire Water Services Ltd: QBD 19 Nov 1993

National Rivers Authority v Wright Engineering Co Ltd: QBD 19 Nov 1993

Escape following vandalism was not ’caused’ by the company. It was not foreseeable. Although there had been past incidents of vandalism at the defendant’s premises, ‘the vandalism involved was not reasonably foreseeable because it was out of all proportion to the earlier and more minor incidents.’ Though Welsh Water Authority -v- Williams Motors (Cwmdu) Ltd … Continue reading National Rivers Authority v Wright Engineering Co Ltd: QBD 19 Nov 1993