Ofwat

Innovation challenge backs a range of projects designed to tackle leaks and curb environmental impacts across the water industry

Sewage overflows are a visible sign of a system that needs to change, but they just only one of many climate and environmental challenges facing water in England and Wales, writes Ofwat Innovation Fund's Marc Hannis

NAO warns insufficient investment and repeated delays mean sector will struggle to deliver 30 new water infrastructure projects

Three billion litres of water are wasted every day through leaky pipes, costing customers almost £400m a year, according to a new Lib Dem-backed analysis

Public, green groups, and investors invited to share views on issues ranging from drinking water regulation to company ownership and nature impacts

New legislation to receive Royal Assent, handing regulators fresh powers to ban water industry bonuses, impose tougher fines, and even pursue custodial sentences

Water companies agree to 24,000 actions to improve water quality and restore nature, delivering a four-fold increase in investment

Water regulator for England and Wales doubles funding for innovative ideas to combat challenges such as sewage spills, climate adaptation, water security, and decarbonisation

Confirmation average bills are to rise 36 per cent sparks anger, but industry insists increases are essential for tackling sewage pollution

Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows