26 June 2007
The Consumer Council for Water has called for the government and Ofwat to ensure money generated from fines on water companies is pumped back into benefits for consumers.
22 June 2007
A host of customer-focussed initiatives announced by Anglian Water has won the praise of the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
19 June 2007
The water bills of nearly 35,000 customers who are not using a water meter will be reviewed over the next few months in a bid to correct any inaccurate charges in the region.
13 June 2007
Consumer watchdog for water the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has piled increasing amounts of pressure on United Utilities to provide its future plans for helping disadvantaged customers to pay for their water.
07 June 2007
Households and businesses in Scotland could see their water bills surge unless Scottish Water is bailed out by the Executive, according to reports.
06 June 2007
As United Utilities prepare to announce their yearly profits, the Consumer Council for Water North West (CCWater North West) has urged the supplier to reward its loyal customers with a better service and cheaper rates.
01 June 2007
A ward councillor based in Crouch End has slammed Thames Water for causing further disruption to local residents despite them already having to endure a four-year redevelopment process.
23 May 2007
Oxford East MP Andrew Smith will today tell the House of Commons that Thames Water is "ripping off" its elderly customers in a "scandalous" manner, according to the Oxford Mail.
14 May 2007
Wessex Water has announced that it is to spend 5 million investing in a new reservoir project, designed to extend the life of a current dam outside Yeovil for a further century.
11 May 2007
A report from the Environment Agency has revealed that UK residents, particularly those in the south-east, would greatly benefit from having a water meter fitted.
09 May 2007
Consumers in Leicestershire are set to benefit from Severn Trent Water's latest pledge to cut down on the number of leakages.
04 May 2007
Water supplier regulator Ofwat has declared that it is disappointed with the lack of competition within the industry and has requested feedback on some new initiatives it has designed to combat the stagnant prices.
02 May 2007
The water regulator Ofwat has issued concerns over the proposed merger between Kent Water and South East Water, arguing that it will make it more difficult to assess whether the industry is competitive enough.
26 April 2007
Following the water industry's declaration last week that underground reservoirs were near to full, South West Water has declared that it is on course for a continuous 11-year run that is free of water restrictions.
23 April 2007
Industry regulator Ofwat has dropped its investigation as to whether or not Southern Water deliberately misled the regulator with regards to the fact that it had not met its customer service targets.
19 April 2007
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has pledged to continue fighting for better customer service and improved value for money ahead of its annual conference.
17 April 2007
With temperatures reaching 25C over the weekend, many will be wondering whether the water shortages which dominated the headlines last summer are set for a return, but according to the Met Office, a water shortage for this summer is "unlikely".
10 April 2007
With warm weather arriving for much of the UK and many more people looking to enjoy the delights of their gardens, the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has offered tips for saving water this year
05 April 2007
Ofwat, the regulator for the water industry, has declared that it is "disappointed with the lack of progress" in the area of improving competition within the water marketplace.
04 April 2007
New rules implemented this week through amendments to the Water Act will force water suppliers to issue their plans 25 years in advance and force them to listen to the public's concerns.
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