NI Water is set to face a forensic audit into its governance systems - Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has informed the Northern Ireland Assembly that she has commissioned the audit which will be conducted by NICS Internal Audit Services.

The Welsh Government has today launched a Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales setting out its response to the recommendations and evidence of the Independent Water Commission, published in July 2025.

Ofwat has launched a new consultation asking for the views of its stakeholders on three new rules of remuneration and governance proposed in the Water (Special Measures) Bill.

Ofwat is asking business retailers to provide further information about their finances with the aim of strengthening its monitoring and oversight of financial resilience in the business retail market.

Following an investigation by Ofwat, which found Welsh Water misled customers and regulators on its performance on leakage and per capita consumption (PCC) data, the company will have to pay £40 million to benefit its customers.

In a new report published today, the Welsh Parliament Environment Committee is calling on Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and the Welsh Government to accelerate measures to tackle pollution in Wales’ waters.

A new report says water reform must be a priority for the next government and that it should commission a comprehensive, independent review of water management, to report within its first twelve months.

Global water experts are warning that the world is at risk of a 40% shortfall in freshwater supply by 2030, with severe shortages in water-constrained regions.

James Heath, Chief Executive Officer at the National Infrastructure Commission, has set out the approach the Commission is taking to its ongoing study on surface water flooding, together with potential areas the NIC is likely to make recommendations on, including governance, performance standards and investment levels.

Glas Cymru, the parent company formed for the purpose of owning, financing and managing Welsh Water, is recruiting new, independent Members to hold its Board of Directors to account and help ensure high standards of corporate governance.