Ofwat
Only three-in-ten customers are aware of available financial support from water companies, new Ofwat survey shows
The investigation aims to assess the accuracy of Welsh Water’s performance figures
Ofwat has initiated an enforcement investigation into South West Water, probing the reliability of reported leakage data
Water suppliers in England plan to spend £10 billion to tackle sewage spills, resulting in increased bills for customers, causing public outrage
Ofwat has secured a funding increase of £11.3 million, allowing them to triple their enforcement capacity and hold water companies accountable for their shortcomings
The water company has pledged to double its investment in sewage-related infrastructure, committing to spending £1.6 billion over the next two years
A hosepipe ban has been extended to most of Devon, affecting around 390,000 homes
According to Ofwat Chair, Iain Coucher, the cost of weatherproofing the network would be so high that it would be prohibitive
The investments in 31 schemes are expected to improve water resilience, storm overflows and reduce nutrient pollution
The government reportedly plans to introduce unlimited fines for water companies found guilty of dumping sewage into rivers and seas