06 Nov 2025
Image description: water pouring out of a tap, with spray visible. Photo by Imani on Unsplash. The drinking water watchdog for England and Wales has ordered companies to act after “forever chemicals” linked to cancer and other conditions were found in untreated water sources at levels it said “could constitute a potential danger to […]
06 Nov 2025
Image description: 5, 10 and 20 pound notes spread out on a surface. Photo by Christopher Bill on Unsplash. Ofwat, the regulator for English and Welsh water firms, has revealed more than £4 million of potential bonuses were banned under new rules on performance-related executive pay. The Guardian says that the industry regulator is […]
30 Oct 2025
Image description: stainless steel faucet with running water. Photo by Steve Johnson / pexels The UK’s water regulator Ofwat has published its final performance assessment for the 2020–25 investment period, revealing a mixed picture across the sector. The Water Company Performance Report for 2024–25 evaluates service delivery, environmental impact, and customer outcomes across 16 major […]
30 Oct 2025
Image description: Aerial view of a water treatment works. Photo by 逐光 创梦/ Pexels England’s water and sewerage companies have come under renewed scrutiny following the publication of the latest environmental performance report by the Environment Agency. The 2024 report reveals that only two out of nine major companies achieved the highest rating, while four […]
23 Oct 2025
Red sign on the beach reading “beach closed, no swimming”. Image by YM / Unsplash The government is consulting on proposals it claims would make fining English water companies for dumping sewage quicker and easier. Regulators have been forced to be lenient to water companies which have been fined for illegally dumping sewage but […]
23 Oct 2025
Image description: A white sign on a grey brick wall reading “Senedd Cymru, Welsh Parliament”. Image by Jonny Gios / Unsplash Ministers have confirmed Wales is set to receive a “new, stand-alone regulator” for the water sector, following the scrapping of Ofwat. Irranca-Davies, also cabinet secretary for climate change, reportedly told the Senedd “bold […]
23 Oct 2025
Image description: Water running from a tap into a green glass that is overflowing. Image by Andres Siimon / Unsplash Thames Water says it has agreed to defer its appeal of the regulator’s decision on how much it can raise customer bills while it races to secure a rescue plan funded by its creditors […]
23 Oct 2025
Image description: Aerial shot of bewl water reservoir in the South East of England during sunset. Image by Jack B / Unsplash. Foundation for Water Research (FWR) has called for greater transparency on water resources information for the public. This year saw the driest start to the year since 1976, with 20% less than […]
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