The Supreme Court's decision in Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd (Appellant) v United Utilities Water has been handed down, in the appellant's favour, leaving the door open for nuisance and trespass claims against polluting water companies.
Supreme Court in Manchester Ship Canal v United Utilities: "the 1991 Act does not prevent the Canal Company from bringing a claim in nuisance or trespass when the canal is polluted by discharges of foul water from United Utilities’ outfalls" (press release)