Water news, Jan - Mar 2008

Price guidance released by Ofwat

28 March 2008

Guidance has been released for firms by Ofwat concerning water bills and the limitations on charges for the years 2010 to 2015.

Scottish Water 'to improve in quality'

27 March 2008

The quality of water in the Renfrewshire region of Scotland could be improved after officials said that money will be pumped into amendments to the system.

Smaller households 'paying more for water'

17 March 2008

Consumers in smaller homes are paying over the odds for their water, one politician has claimed.

Profits 'up' at water companies

10 March 2008

The largest water firms in Britain are expected to post large profits but are continuing to increase prices, it has been revealed.

Water meters 'can cut costs'

05 March 2008

Consumers who change to a water meter could reduce what they pay each month, according to a report in the Manchester Evening News.

Campaign against water charges launched

03 March 2008

Churches and charities are to begin a protest against measures that may see them having to pay increased water bills.

Water prices 'to rise'

27 February 2008

Regulator Ofwat has alerted households in England and Wales that they could soon see a 5.8 per cent total average increase (1.5 per cent plus inflation at 4.3 per cent) to their water and sewerage bills.

Southern Water fined £20m

11 February 2008

Utility firm Southern Water has been hit with a £20.3 million fine from Ofwat.

Thames Water announces new billing

06 February 2008

The amount households pay for their water services will be determined by the home's size, under an innovative new billing system from Thames Water.

CCW warns on bogus 'water board' callers

01 February 2008

Householders have been warned on home scammers such as distraction burglars posing as water firm employees.

Water firms 'to be held to account' at meetings

23 January 2008

The new 25-year plans put forward by several water providers operating in the south west are set to be discussed by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).

Severn Trent criticised for compensation refusal

14 January 2008

A Stroud MP has contacted the water industry watchdog over Severn Trent's decision not to pay compensation to some of his flood-hit constituents.

Mussels' rising population threatens London's water

09 January 2008

London's water supply could be threatened by a mass invasion from Siberia.

Brighton water pipes upgrade 'will cause disruption'

07 January 2008

Southern Water's ongoing project to update Victorian mains systems will partially close a major Brighton road during the busy summer season, it has emerged.



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