Munira Wilson MP FOR Teddington and Twickenham has issued a powerful response to Thames Water’s statutory consultation on the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) scheme, voicing deep concerns over its environmental, health, and financial implications. In her letter, she challenges the proposal to replace river water with treated sewage above Teddington Lock, citing risks to water quality, biodiversity, and public trust. She highlights the alarming presence of PFAS chemicals in the Thames, questions the adequacy of Thames Water’s treatment standards, and calls for greater transparency and higher environmental benchmarks.
As someone has followed this story consistently over several years, Munira’s letter also scrutinises the financial rationale behind the TDRA, pointing to Thames Water’s precarious financial state, rising customer bills, and a history of underinvestment and mismanagement. We encourage all residents and SOLAR supporters to download and read the full letter to help shape their own letters of opposition.