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Written question asked by Lord Sikka (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2025. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Water Companies: Fines

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what was the amount of fines paid by each of the water companies in each of the past five years.

Answer

We will not let companies get away with illegal activity and where breaches are found, the regulators will not hesitate to hold companies to account.

The Water (Special Measures) Bill will provide the most significant increase in enforcement powers to the regulators in a decade, giving them the teeth they need to take tougher action against water companies in the next investment period, which is due to start in April this year.

Details of the enforcement action taken against water companies by regulators are available on the relevant regulator’s websites.

Enforcement action by Drinking Water Inspectorate can be found on the DWI website.

Enforcement action by Ofwat can be found on the Ofwat website.

Enforcement action by the Environment Agency can be found on the EA website.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4450
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Fines Water companies
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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