Macquarie owned Southern Water looks to borrow billions Business The move to borrow more cash comes following months of crisis at Thames Water, the fall-out of which is spilling out across the sector.
Pennon blames sewage leaks and pollution on ‘exceptionally high’ groundwater Business Water firms leaked over one trillion litres of water last year, new analysis from the Observer revealed earlier in the year.
Water firms in England and Wales lost more than 1 trillion litres in leaks last year Business Water firms leaked over one trillion litres of water last year, new analysis from the Observer has revealed.
Water firms’ industry body: Dividend payouts haven’t affected infrastructure investment September 1, 2024 Water companies would be in a similar state today even if they hadn't paid out millions in dividends, the boss of their industry body claimed.
Water firms warn of ‘material risk’ to stopping sewage leaks with Ofwat bill cap August 28, 2024 Plans to cap water bill increases at £19 per year would prevent suppliers from raising enough cash to improve performance, Water UK said.
Water regulator welcomes plan to boost customer compensation August 12, 2024 The water industry watchdog has said it “welcomes” the government’s plan to increase compensation for customers receiving poor services from water companies.