Ofwat updates
Date published:
May 28, 2020
In these challenging times, Ofwat remains committed to supporting the water sector and ensuring customers, particularly those who are most vulnerable, receive reliable water and waste services.Read the full statement hereOfwat are also consulting on:Proposals to strengthen financial ring-fencing provisions to protect customers from pay-outs to shareholders if companies are in financial stress.Read the full consultation document here

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