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  • Households back smart water meter rollout but lack clarity on the benefits

    Water companies should be seizing more opportunities to raise awareness among households of the potential financial and environmental benefits of smart water meters, according to new research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW). Awareness of smart metering remains low...

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  • CCW responds to NAO report on rising customer debt

    Customer debt to water and energy companies has climbed to more than £7 billion while millions of households continue to miss out on financial support, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO). The report says regulators...

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  • Water Matters 2026

    Foreword Our Water Matters tracking survey is now in its fifteenth year, and it continues to give us invaluable insights into household customers’ views and preferences on water companies’ services across England and Wales. This makes it one of the...

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  • Water efficiency labelling research

    CCW and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) jointly commissioned research to understand what consumers expect from future UK water efficiency labelling. The research explored how a UK water efficiency label could encourage water efficient decision-making, and...

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  • Complaint and Debt assessments of water companies 2025-26

    We carry out assessments of water and sewerage companies to see how they deal with customer cases when we’re not directly involved. This helps us be the voice for all water consumers, not just those who ask for our help....

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  • CCW statement on Green Paper: Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales

    Proposals to reshape the water sector in Wales can be the catalyst to restore public confidence in water companies, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCW). CCW has joined partners from across the water sector and beyond in marking...

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  • Priority Services Register: Customer experiences and insights

    The Priority Services Register (PSR) is designed to support customers who need extra help from their water company, whether it’s due to age, illness, disability, or other vulnerabilities. We’ve commissioned research to understand how well the PSR is working for...

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  • Letter to Ofwat: CCW expectations regarding the long-term sustainability of Thames Water

    9 December 2025 Mr Iain Coucher Chair Ofwat Dear Iain Re: Thames water Following our recent meeting where we discussed the future of Thames Water, as agreed I am writing to set out CCW’s clear expectations regarding the long-term sustainability...

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  • CCW calls for thorough investigation into handling of Tunbridge Wells disruption

    CCW has called for a thorough investigation to be carried out into the handling of an incident which has left thousands of homes and businesses without water across Tunbridge Wells for the past five days. In its latest update on...

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