Just one water supplier holds top rating for environmental performance July 13, 2023 Only one water supplier has a maximum rating for its environmental performance, according to the government's latest industry review.
Ofwat: Thames Water has ‘significant issues to address’ as industry pays £1.4bn to shareholders October 26, 2023 Water regulator Ofwat has named the four worst performing water companies, with troubled Thames Water among those being urged to address big holes in their finances. Ofwat, which oversees the water sector in England and Wales, said Thames Water, Southern Water, SES Water and South East Water need to deliver a turnaround in their financial [...]
Feeling Moody: Ratings agency downgrades outlook for UK’s troubled water companies January 16, 2023 Moody's has downgraded its investment outlook towards the UK's embattled water industry from stable to negative.
Ofwat is now investigating all eleven of England and Wales’ water companies July 16, 2024 Ofwat is opening enforcement cases into four more water companies in a move that means it is now investigating every single water and wastewater company in England and Wales for the mismanagement of their networks and water treatment.
Thames Water launches a live sewage discharge map – see if your local drain is overflowing January 5, 2023 Thames Water have launched a map of its sewage discharge points to mark the new year – and those living in the area won’t be very impressed. The map appears to show a host of monitors registering live discharge as of 1:40pm, with many focussed around Oxford and out into the Berkshire countryside. The company [...]
Water regulator Ofwat raises alarm over sewage treatment of Thames Water and four other firms March 9, 2022 Water regulator Ofwat has said it has “serious concerns” over the sewage treatment works of five water suppliers. Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, Wessex Water and Yorkshire Water submitted reports in December which worried the regulator, it said. “We have identified shortcomings in most water and wastewater companies and are continuing to investigate,” said [...]
Water firms struggle with pollution incidents, says damning Ofwat report December 8, 2022 Serious pollution incidents have increased this year, revealed Ofwat in a collection of highly critical reports on the water industry.
Customers gain £150m rebate from underperforming water companies October 3, 2022 Customers from eleven water firms will enjoy rebates on their energy bills, revealed industry regulator Ofwat.
Sewage scandal: Ofwat demands water companies get their house in order April 4, 2023 Ofwat wants to fast-track £1.6bn of investment in the water industry, and require water companies to speed up delivery of new schemes.
Ofwat offers carrot and stick approach to water firms with £300m innovation fund December 13, 2022 Ofwat will raise the size of its innovation fund to £300m, as it looks to encourage companies to improve customer service.