• Northumbrian Water has begun an £18.3 million investment program to improve wastewater network resilience during power outages.
• Backup power systems will support critical sewage treatment works and pumping stations, mainly in rural areas vulnerable to electricity supply interruptions.
• The program aims to keep essential wastewater processes operating, reducing pollution risks and disruption to treatment performance.

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