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The companies said they had agreed 32% and 23% bill increases negotiated with regulator Ofwat last year.

Public fury swelled yet again at water companies’ worsening records on sewage as firms announced steep hikes to consumer bills.

Residents are outraged over the leak disrupting trade for local businesses at one of the busiest times of the year

‘Bathing is currently not advised’, said East Devon District Council

My daily dips were a game-changer for my mental health. Now I’m suing the water company that’s deprived me of them, says Jo Bateman

In the spring of 2024, residents of the south Devon harbour town of Brixham kept falling ill. Their symptoms – including “awful stomach complaints, bad diarrhoea and severe headaches” – went on for weeks. A retired GP who ventured to the pub after finally recovering from the illness recalled that,…

Pennon Group annual report lists dangers to water quality posed by higher temperatures

Pennon boss Susan Davy gave up part of pay for a second year, but she should also miss cash from long-term incentive plan

The pay details come as the group also revealed that pollution incidents at South West Water soared by 80% in 2023