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Investing in the future

Delivering for customers and tackling environmental challenges

£104bn

investment 2025-30

40%

reduction in spills from storm overflows 

5bn

extra litres needed a day by 2050

Construction of Tideway

£104bn investment plan

The water industry wants to invest to tackle the challenges created by a growing population, climate change and extreme weather, as well as supporting and enabling economic growth.

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PR24 explained

Every five years, water companies in England and Wales submit their investment plans to the economic regulator, Ofwat, for review and approval.

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Construction of a storage tank

Modernising our sewers

Water companies in England and Wales plan to invest more than £11 billion, more than triple the current level of investment, to end sewage spills.

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New pipes being fitted

Securing our supply of water

Climate change and population growth are putting increasing pressure on our water supply. Companies are investing £104 billion to improve our infrastructure and secure our long-term water supply.

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Driving economic growth

The building of new water infrastructure will drive economic growth by enabling more development to take place.

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Customer bills and support

We understand the pressures people are facing with the cost of living. Water companies have committed to increasing the number of customers who will receive financial support.

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Protecting the environment

The industry has invested £25 billion in rivers since 1995

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Technical guidance

Developer services, codes for adoption and the standards board

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Industry statistics

Explore the website for industry statistics including company performance, leakage and water quality

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