Comment on South East Water to pay £30.5m penalty after multiple supply failures
Officer_Pickles@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoWater and Sewage Companies are unable to increase bills to cover penalties.
Comment on South East Water to pay £30.5m penalty after multiple supply failures
Officer_Pickles@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoWater and Sewage Companies are unable to increase bills to cover penalties.
tenebrisnox@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
What happens when they simply increase bills and say “Nothing to do with fines!”? We know they are going to increase them again.
Officer_Pickles@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
During the price review period (back in 2024 and due again in 2029) WaSC publish their business plans. Along with this the companies performance is reviewed for the last period. WaSC will recieve the go ahead to raise bills to cover the improvements / investments they’ve made. OFWAT then accepts the business plans or rejects those who aren’t meeting the targets.