Water networks

Water bills rise below inflation

Water bills are set to rise in April by the single biggest jump since 2005 but companies have kept the increases below inflation. Ofwat has praised the support extended to struggling householders but urged the sector to "double down" on efforts to help more billpayers facing hardship.

PCC and phosphorus targets set out

‘National transformation’ needed to advance blue-green schemes

Meeting the rising environmental challenges to improve water quality in rivers, seas and streams will take novel thinking, nature-based solutions and flexibility from regulators. Welsh Water's head of wastewater discusses the company's approach, while Ofwat explains what will be expected at PR24 of companies proposing more blue-green schemes.

Ofwat kicks off 2023 innovation challenge