Water news, Apr - Jun 2006

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Thames Water hits back over leakage record

30 June 2006

Thames Water has hit back at detractors who have criticised its record on leakage.

Profits rise at drought order firm

27 June 2006

The firm that imposed the first drought order in England and Wales for over a decade has seen a significant increase in its profits.

Report: Government looking at compulsory metering

26 June 2006

The government is examining the possibility of introducing compulsory water meters, according to a report yesterday.

Thames Water in trouble with regulator

21 June 2006

Water industry regulator Ofwat has described Thames Water's record on increasing prices and delivering its promises to customers as "unacceptable".

Thames applies for Drought Order

12 June 2006

The UK's largest water company has applied for new powers to restrict water usage even further.

Severn Trent faces fine

08 June 2006

Severn Trent Water is facing a fine from the industry regulator after failing to meet national customer service standards.

Metering important in shortage fight, says government

05 June 2006

The use of water meters has been cited by the government and those involved in the water industry as a key way of cutting water usage in areas suffering from shortages.

Anglian urged to keep customer focused

01 June 2006

A consumer group has praised Anglian Water for its performance, but urged the company to keep customers in mind when considering price rises in the light of the rise in profits it recently announced.

1m unaware of water restrictions

30 May 2006

Worrying evidence has emerged that many people are unaware of water restrictions placed on them in the light of the recent drought in the south-east of England.

Utility owner increases profits despite price rises

25 May 2006

The parent company of the utility Yorkshire Water has recorded an increase in profits for the year, despite hitting its water customers with increased bills.

Customers forced to wait for water meters

22 May 2006

Some families that are trying to combat the recent water shortages by requesting a water meter have to wait months before the device is installed in their homes, according to a report.

Thames rules out further restrictions for now

19 May 2006

One of the UK's biggest water companies has decided it will not impose a drought order on its customers for the time being.

Water meters inevitable in London

17 May 2006

The installation of water meters in the homes of people in London is "inevitable", according to the capital's mayor.

Drought order introduced in south-east

16 May 2006

The first drought order to be used in the UK for over a decade has been introduced in the south-east of England.

Thames attempts to keep customers onside

12 May 2006

Thames water has written to all of its customers in order to keep them up to date with the drought situation in the area.

Calls for Scottish Water to be privatised

03 May 2006

The Scottish Council Foundation is arguing that Scottish Water should be privatised

Water companies must improve customer communication

28 April 2006

Water companies should take more time explaining to their customers how water resources management plans will affect them, an official consumer body has said.

Major pipeline project from water firm

26 April 2006

Over 1,000 households in Shropshire are set to benefit from an £800,000 water pipeline project.

Major Scottish water burst repaired

18 April 2006

Around 10,000 properties in Scotland have now had their water supply restored, after being left without water yesterday following a burst pipe.

Thames Water reacts to pressure hose controversy

13 April 2006

Thames Water has reacted to reports stating that one of its offices was cleaned using pressure hoses.



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