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  • CCW responds to Independent Water Commission’s final report

    The Consumer Council for Water has responded to the final recommendations of the Independent Water Commission, setting out a roadmap for reforming the water sector. The Commission – chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe – sets out 88 recommendations in its...

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  • Water companies must show more consistent ambition over support for vulnerable customers

    By June 30th, water companies across England and Wales are required to publish the final versions of their vulnerability strategies. These crucial documents serve as a roadmap, detailing how companies will ensure they provide the highest standards of service and...

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  • Water Worries: Affordability Research 2025

    We know that many households are finding it difficult financially, especially in the face of rising costs. This includes water bills which are expected to rise by 36%, before inflation is added, between 2025 and 2030. While this increase will...

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  • Environmental Awareness Index

    We want everyone in England and Wales to enjoy reliable water and sewerage services, while also playing an active role in protecting the environment. That’s why a major part of our work is helping people make the connection between the...

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  • Customer Licence Condition

    We work closely with Ofwat, the water industry regulator to make sure that water companies across England and Wales give customers the best possible service. This included collaborating with Ofwat as it developed a new set of rules known as...

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  • CCW and Ofwat joint research into Anglian Water incident response

    Today, with Ofwat, we have published joint research which looks at the experiences of customers following a Boil Water Notice (BWN) by Anglian Water in July 2023, and how they felt the company handled the incident. This research is part...

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  • CCW and Ofwat joint research into Anglian Water incident response

    Today, with Ofwat, we have published joint research which looks at the experiences of customers following a Boil Water Notice (BWN) by Anglian Water in July 2023, and how they felt the company handled the incident. This research is part...

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  • Publication scheme

    The publication scheme fulfils the requirements of the Information Commissioner’s Office as set out in its model publication scheme for public authorities.

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  • Complaints from businesses fall but water market remains hampered by poorer performers

    Complaints from business customers about their water supplier have fallen but the gap between the best and worst performers continues to widen. It is positive that fewer business customers are having to escalate their complaints to CCW. However, the independent...

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