Stories

Water companies face new obligations to prove their infrastructure is fit for purpose 20 May 2026

Water-purifying mushrooms, 3D printed infrastructure and AI-enabled microphones to monitor river life among winners of £58 million Water Breakthrough Challenge 19 May 2026

New rules on water company executives’ integrity and consumer involvement come into force 1 April 2026

Ofwat proposes £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water for wastewater failures 12 March 2026

Ofwat proposes £22m fine for South East Water for repeated supply failures 5 March 2026

Ofwat confirms completion of 2019 enforcement commitments by Southern Water 5 February 2026

Ofwat response to 'Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales' 3 February 2026

Ofwat response to ʻA New Vision for Waterʼ White Paper 20 January 2026

Water Discovery Challenge returns to bring more fresh thinking innovators into the water sector 19 January 2026

Ofwat opens investigation into South East Water following repeated outages 15 January 2026