UK FINAL DETERMINATIONS

Ofwat eased up on its draft determinations for the English and Welsh water companies when it published its final determinations at the begining of December (see table).

The 18% rise recognises some of the concerns raised by the water companies, but fails to tackle the longer term issue of funding investment for the EU Water Framework Directive. Fortunately for Ofwat, that will not be its problem. Ofwat is to be replaced by the Water Services Regulatory Authority, with decisions made by a regulatory board rather than single ...

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