US EditionFinal report into 'broken' water industry says regulator Ofwat should be scrapped
- The UK government announced on Monday, July 21, it will abolish Ofwat and overhaul water system regulation nationwide.
- This decision follows a landmark review led by Sir Jon Cunliffe that exposed long-term underinvestment and systemic failings.
- The review proposed 88 recommendations, including creating a single powerful regulator and a new water ombudsman to tighten oversight.
- Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the sector needs massive investment, confirming over £100 billion will upgrade infrastructure and halve sewage pollution by 2030.
- The reforms aim to restore public trust through transparency and delivery but will lead to higher bills as companies address decades of neglect.
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UK overhauls regulation of ‘broken’ water system
The UK government announced Monday it will overhaul the management and regulation of the water system, following a landmark report that slammed systematic failings in the heavily-criticised industry. The move comes after years of angry complaints about the privately-run system and its much-maligned regulator Ofwat, including constant leaks and raw sewage being discharged into waterways
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Soaring water bills to rise 30% as watchdog faces axe in sweeping sector shake-up
A major review has said it's time for radical reform 💧
·Leeds, United Kingdom
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