Tag: water regulation
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Ireland’s Water Regulator Fines Uisce Éireann €20m for Missed Leak Targets
Overview of the Fine and Its Basis The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has issued a €20 million fine to Uisce Éireann after the state-controlled water utility failed to meet its mandated leak-reduction targets. The penalty underscores the regulator’s commitment to ensuring Irish households receive reliable water services and that non-revenue water (NRW) is…
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UK Water Bills Rise: CMA Grants Limited Increases Amid Regulator Push for Upgrades
Overview: A Narrow Path Between Investment and Affordability Millions of households across England face higher water bills after the UK competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), provisionally approved additional charges for five water suppliers. The decision allows an extra £556 million to be collected from customers over the next five years, but notes…