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Folkestone and Dover Water lifts hosepipe ban – but still ripples of uncertainty over future resources in South East
The Consumer Council for Water Southern (CCWater Southern) has welcomed Folkestone and Dover Waters decision that the time is right to lift the hosepipe ban in the area. It is the first water company to lift restrictions in 2006. Consumer Council for Water Southern Chairman Richard Sturt, said: Consumers have done well in abiding by … Continued
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Water consumers paid more and got less, new report suggests
The champion for water consumers in England and Wales today urged water companies to get back on track in giving consumers what they have paid for. The water industry spent £3.4bn in 2005-06, compared to the £4.3bn expected by Ofwat, the financial regulator. Bill rises last year, averaging 12%, were meant to meet the costs … Continued
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Mixed blessings on water companies’ leakage and water efficiency performance
Mixed blessings on water companies leakage and water efficiency performance Water consumers in Essex and Suffolk will benefit from improved performance by their water company on security of water supply. According to Ofwats new report on security of supply leakage and water efficiency, Essex and Suffolk Water has moved from a position of significant deficit … Continued
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New water consumer champion ready to be ‘vocal and visible’
The new independent consumer body – Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) – has started work for water consumers in Wales and England. CCWater will build on the service previously provided by WaterVoice Wales. The new organisation will have extra duties and more power than its predecessor, which represented consumers from within the regulatory structure of … Continued
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New water consumer champion ready to be ‘vocal and visible’
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) started work today for water consumers in England and Wales. CCWater will build on the service previously provided by WaterVoice. The new organisation will have extra duties and more power than its predecessor, which represented consumers from within the regulatory structure of Ofwat. Andrea Cook OBE, Chair of CCWater … Continued
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New water consumer champion ready to be ‘vocal and visible’
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) started work today for water consumers in the Wessex region as well as those living in the rest of England and Wales. CCWater will build on the service previously provided by WaterVoice. The new organisation will have extra duties and more power than its predecessor, which represented consumers … Continued