Celebration as Ofwat will be scrapped in favour of tougher water regulator

Celebration as Ofwat will be scrapped in favour of tougher water regulator

The scrapping of Ofwat in favour of a tougher water regulator has been celebrated in Reading, with hopes it will end the 'sewage scandal'.

Ofwat launches consultation to empower customers to be heard by water companies on issues that matter the most - Water Magazine

Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposals to ensure water companies involve consumers and listen to their views in key decisions that have a material impact on them. This follows action by government to give Ofwat new powers to issue rules about remuneration and governance under the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025. Joint research conducted with the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) shows that consumers see a role for the public to effect c…