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Water companies push for higher bills again as customers face up to 84% hike
2 months ago

Water companies push for higher bills again as customers face up to 84% hike

The Independent  

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Water suppliers brace for £2bn in sewage fines
4 months ago

Water suppliers brace for £2bn in sewage fines

The Telegraph  

Britain’s troubled water sector is facing the threat of £2bn in penalties over the next five years, as regulator Ofwat attempts to crack down on sewage failings. A report by the ratings agency Moody’s has predicted that tougher rules on pollution will spark a flood of regulatory fines, burdening many businesses already struggling to stay afloat. In Moody’s latest assessment …

Every river in England is polluted, new Environment Secretary Steve Reed warns as he backs 'severe fines' for utilities illegally pumping sewage into lakes and waterways
5 months ago

Every river in England is polluted, new Environment Secretary Steve Reed warns as he backs 'severe fines' for utilities illegally pumping sewage into lakes and waterways

Daily Mail  

Every single river in England is polluted, the new Environment Secretary claimed today as he backed new 'severe fines' for water companies. He spoke out after regulator Ofwat last week revealed all 11 water firms in England and Wales are under scrutiny as part of a major investigation into sewage pollution in rivers. He spoke out after regulator Ofwat last …

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Troubled Thames Water braces for enormous fines in latest Ofwat crackdown
5 months, 1 week ago

Troubled Thames Water braces for enormous fines in latest Ofwat crackdown

The Telegraph  

Thames Water is bracing for an avalanche of fresh fines running into the hundreds of millions of pounds as it battles to stave off emergency nationalisation. The Telegraph understands Thames is facing steep penalties from Ofwat, the industry regulator, for a catalogue of mistakes and scandals including unsanctioned dividend payments, sewage dumping, and missing basic performance targets. Ofwat is also …

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Thames Water dividend payouts in spotlight after shareholders pull funding
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Thames Water dividend payouts in spotlight after shareholders pull funding

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s largest water company …

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Which five water companies must pay the most for failing to meet Ofwat targets?
1 year, 2 months ago

Which five water companies must pay the most for failing to meet Ofwat targets?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Under Ofwat’s performance review, the company is expected to …

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Water companies with faulty sewage monitors to be automatically penalised under new Ofwat rules
1 year, 7 months ago

Water companies with faulty sewage monitors to be automatically penalised under new Ofwat rules

The Telegraph  

Water companies with faulty sewage monitors will receive automatic penalties under new Ofwat rules. More than one in six monitors installed by water companies were found to be faulty last year, The Telegraph revealed last month, prompting accusations of a cover-up of the full extent of sewage spills. Water companies are permitted to spill sewage into waterways from storm overflow …

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Wastewater firms miss targets for tackling pollution or sewage floods
2 years, 4 months ago

Wastewater firms miss targets for tackling pollution or sewage floods

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “No amount of financial penalties can undo the damage caused by wastewater companies polluting the environment or ease the …

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Water companies fail on targets to cut household leaks and use as drought looms
2 years, 4 months ago

Water companies fail on targets to cut household leaks and use as drought looms

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Water companies have failed to meet their own targets for cutting household leaks and domestic …

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