Ofwat has published its response to Defra’s consultation on the implementation of the revised Bathing Water Directive. (rBWD)

Ofwat has set out in greater detail its reasons for proposing in September 2007 to fine Thames Water a total of £12.5 million and further extended the consultation period.

Ofwat has responded to Defra’s Improving Surface Water Drainage consultation as part of the Government’s water strategy, Future Water.

Ofwat has written to the water companies in England and Wales to update them on progress in its leakage target review.

Ofwat has published the second part of its review of competition in the water and sewerage sectors. Ofwat is recommending that contestable water and sewerage markets are opened to competition where it will benefit consumers.

Ofwat has published its annual report on the Financial performance and expenditure of the water companies in England and Wales 2007-08.

Ofwat has published detailed practical assistance guidelines for the water and wastewater companies on dealing with customers affected by sewer flooding.

Ofwat has published its response to the independent review ‘Learning lessons from the 2007 floods’ conducted by Sir Michael Pitt.

Ofwat has published its final Report on alternative approaches to leakage target setting.

Ofwat has published this year’s relative efficiency assessments for 2006-07 for the water companies.