Ofwat approves £104bn water industry spending plan

Water companies have today received the green light to advance a £104bn infrastructure spending plan to improve water quality across the country.
The green light means household water bills will rise by an average of 36% to fund big investments in water and wastewater treatment upgrades.
The 2024 Price Review final determinations will trigger a quadrupling of new investment over the next five years realising a promised work bonanza for firms installed on water frameworks.
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