🌊 We’re directing over £10 million from water company fines back into local restoration projects. 51 projects have been awarded funding to help tackle pollution and clean up our rivers, lakes and seas. Find out more: https://t.co/RNxHBzDsbF

Ofwat has confirmed its final decisions in its wastewater investigations against Anglian Water and South West Water. Both companies breached legal obligations in operating their wastewater treatment works and networks. https://t.co/BpeLeoALS5

Following the announcement that David Black is to stand-down, the Board of Ofwat is pleased to announce that it has appointed Chris Walters as the Interim Chief Executive from 30 August 2025. Read our press release for more information:

An Ofwat investigation has found that Anglian Water has breached its legal obligations, failing to manage its wastewater treatment works and network. Read more: https://t.co/JVqEDXFgRy

An Ofwat investigation has found that South West Water has breached its duties, failing to provide drainage and deal with the content of its sewers. The proposed enforcement package will be spent on making improvements to services and the environment. https://t.co/clci5T8kYA

Yorkshire, starting on Friday 11 July, a temporary use ban (TUB), which is a restriction on the use of hosepipes, will come into effect. This will help our region’s reservoir levels recover and protect Yorkshire's water resources throughout the summer months, following one of the

BREAKING: Over £100m in water company fines will be invested into local projects to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas. Find out more: https://t.co/CqHah2mhDT

#WaterCompany senior executives will be banned from receiving a bonus if they breach standards relating to consumer and environmental matters, criminal liability and financial resilience, under new powers coming into force today. Find out more: https://t.co/cDOJjhEU54

An Ofwat investigation has found failures in how Northumbrian Water has operated and maintained its sewage works and networks. The enforcement package will be spent on making improvements to services. https://t.co/2LI8BW2NWL

Ofwat has today welcomed an announcement from the Government in relation to two new reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire being given Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) status.

The era of profiting from failure is over. https://t.co/zm33ogwyHK

Ofwat has concluded two investigations into Thames Water, issuing £122.7m in penalties for breaches related to wastewater operations and dividend payments. An enforcement order sets out the required remedial actions. Customers will not bear the cost. https://t.co/2rPpljkOOL

16 Water Breakthrough Challenge winners announced! 🏆🎉 From micro-satellites detecting leaks, slow-sand filtration for cleaning water and heat recovery in sewer networks; learn about the projects aiming to contribute to a better water system for all: https://t.co/p79AWoq32D

Ofwat's consultation on our proposed rule to ban executive bonuses when a water company fails to meet standards relating to consumer and environmental matters, criminal liability, and financial resilience closes tomorrow. For more information: https://t.co/8nIkrnS7Oh

We've challenged water companies to accelerate their delivery of major infrastructure projects to support the government’s growth agenda We're accelerating a £50 billion investment in 30 major projects – including nine new reservoirs – to secure our future water supply

Learn more about the substantial improvements planned over the next five years, and how customers can get help if worried about paying their water bill:

"We are going to see big increases in water quality" Our Senior Director Chris Walters explained to @jonkay01 on @BBCBreakfast how the increases in water bills are going to pay for record levels of investment in the water industry that will benefit customers and the environment

We're setting new standards for companies on supporting customers that need extra help Priority services registers can include those with health conditions, or are pregnant or have young children, and the elderly Learn more: https://t.co/kON9w3YYkX

We want to hear your views on our proposed rule to ban executive bonuses when a water company has failed to meet standards relating to consumer and environmental matters, criminal liability, and financial resilience Have your say by 29 April: https://t.co/ijt1caHqux

.@YorkshireWater have agreed with us to put things right after we identified failings with its treatment works and wider wastewater network Lynn Parker, who leads our enforcement team, explains how they're spending £40m on improvements for customers and the environment