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Yorkshire Water Faces Backlash Over Bonuses Amid Drought

7/16/2025

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Yorkshire Water is grappling with hosepipe restrictions as reservoirs hit alarming lows following an unprecedented dry spring. While the company lost 21% of its water to leaks, it still pocketed over £800,000 in bonuses for hitting leakage targets. Frustrated customers voice their anger over soaring bills and poor infrastructure, prompting the government to introduce stricter rules on executive pay.

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Yorkshire Water is grappling with hosepipe restrictions as reservoirs hit alarming lows following an unprecedented dry spring. While the company lost 21% of its water to leaks, it still pocketed over £800,000 in bonuses for hitting leakage targets. Frustrated customers voice their anger over soaring bills and poor infrastructure, prompting the government to introduce stricter rules on executive pay.