Hosepipe Ban

Water companies would face targets to help customers save more than 23 million litres of water a day (Ml/d), under proposals published by Ofwat. George Day, Ofwat’s Director of Network Regulation, said: “We have to use water more carefully and cut waste if we are to continue to enjoy safe,...

The Consumer Council for Water has applauded Wessex Water for sharing the company’s success with its consumers by using a portion of their profits to invest in improved services. The water watchdog recently wrote to each water company challenging them to think about consumers in their profit announcement...

The Consumer Council for Water has welcomed Thames Water’s announcement that it intends to establish a £5 million charitable trust and spend a further £5 million on community related projects in London and the South East. This is a positive first step in answering the Consumer Council for Water’s...

The Consumer Council for Water today (Thursday 5 June) called for customers to share in the success of Thames Water’s 34% increase in profits. Thames Water announced extremely good operational and financial results for 2007-08. The company is now more efficient leading to a reduction in operating...