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Ofwat Investigates Water Firms Over Soaring Costs and Waste

4/24/2025

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Ofwat is probing water companies in England and Wales over soaring refurbishment costs that have pushed bills up by an average of £123 this year. Critics claim privatization is driving up infrastructure expenses. In Wales, Dwr Cymru is under fire for wasting 251 million litres daily, igniting demands for stricter regulations and greater accountability from water providers.

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Ofwat is probing water companies in England and Wales over soaring refurbishment costs that have pushed bills up by an average of £123 this year. Critics claim privatization is driving up infrastructure expenses. In Wales, Dwr Cymru is under fire for wasting 251 million litres daily, igniting demands for stricter regulations and greater accountability from water providers.