Water companies in England are being told to improve storm overflow infrastructure.
Environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has asked for a clear assessment and action plan on every storm overflow from every water and sewerage company in England.
This follows growing and sustained concern about untreated sewage polluting waterways.
Criminal prosecutions are used to tackle the most serious pollution incidents. However, this can take time and so the government is looking at more instant penalties.
The consultation will also look at the maximum fines that can be applied to ensure they are a “real and serious deterrent”.
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