Water UK statement on the publication of the Independent Water Commission's review of the water sector

“Everyone agrees the system has not been working. Today is a major moment and this fundamental change has been long overdue. These recommendations should establish the foundations to secure our water supplies, support economic growth and end sewage entering our rivers and seas.

“The Independent Water Commission has written a comprehensive, detailed review of the whole sector, with many wide-ranging and ambitious recommendations. We now need some time to consider the detail and understand the implications.  

“Crucially, it is now up to Government to decide which recommendations it will adopt, and in what way, but the Commission’s work marks a significant step forward.”