Workers in the water sector have reported an increase in public abuse with some subject to a machete attack, and another having their jaw broken. A poll of 1,300 workers within the sector revealed that one in three has been subjected to public abuse during the past 12 months. More than half (52%) of those surveyed by union GMB said that abuse from the public has increased due to "sewage dumping".
Water workers report machete attack and broken jaw as abuse soars
