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Wales Proposes Water Regulator to Tackle Rising Bills

10/24/2025

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The Welsh Government plans to create a regulator for water, replacing Ofwat, after the Independent Water Commission's review.
Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister of Wales, called this a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for a sustainable water system.
The reforms address rising water bills and pollution.
Critics, including Welsh Conservatives, have raised concerns about water management.
The Welsh Government will seek new legislative powers to manage water, with a consultation this year.

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The Welsh Government plans to create a regulator for water, replacing Ofwat, after the Independent Water Commission's review.
Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister of Wales, called this a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for a sustainable water system.
The reforms address rising water bills and pollution.
Critics, including Welsh Conservatives, have raised concerns about water management.
The Welsh Government will seek new legislative powers to manage water, with a consultation this year.