Ofwat regulates the water sector in England and Wales, overseeing water and wastewater services.

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Ofwat | 30,774 followers on LinkedIn. We regulate England and Wales&#39; water sector, so companies provide the best customer service and improve the environment. | Without water, life can&#39;t flow smoothly. Ofwat is the economic regulator of the water sector, and we’re working to improve life through water: keeping water flowing, bills affordable and helping to ensure the health of our rivers and waterways. 

We&#39;re here to ensure water companies do the right thing: supporting customers and communities, improving the environment, and making sure our water supplies are secure for future generations.

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Reducing spills from storm overflows is the number one action that water companies can take to rebuild public trust and show how they are improving the environment. We welcome this plan from United Utilities.

We have today set out new standards expected of water companies for how they should operate, grow and maintain their priority services registers (PSR) of customers that need extra help. Some people need extra support with their water and wastewater services to make sure they get the same standard of service as everyone else. We've also published our assessment of water companies' draft plans for meeting the needs of these customers https://lnkd.in/es--q3vU

In August, the Ofwat Innovation Fund was featured in a Talkshow at the annual World Water Week conference in Stockholm to discuss learnings from using an innovation fund to drive sector-led innovation in the water sector, to an international audience. This new blog breaks down highlights of the discussion, where moderator Kanika Groeneweg-Thakar guided Jeannette Henderson , Principal of the Ofwat Innovation Fund, Elettra P. , Programme Manager at Challenge Works and Bart Schoonbaert , Water Advisory at Arup through the history of the Fund, how we’ve observed the Fund impact collaboration and the innovation culture in the sector, and what’s to come in the next 5 years. Read the blog in full, and watch the recording of the Talkshow: https://lnkd.in/e3qx7TCD

We're delighted to have been shortlisted in this year's Smarter Working Live Awards! It's in recognition of our teams' dedication to continuously improving our ways of working and putting our colleagues' health and wellbeing at the heart of our efforts – and empowering them to thrive at what they do. Congratulations to our fellow finalists in the category of 'championing continuous improvement'! Want to find out more about life at Ofwat? https://orlo.uk/MVe95 GovNews Beth Farminer #SWL24

In everything we do, we make sure people feel comfortable to be who they are at Ofwat. Everybody has different backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and lived experiences – and we value what makes you you. We are actively committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Ofwat. It’s part of our identity and core values. The work we do is unique, challenging and can’t be done anywhere else. We work towards the end goal of ensuring better outcomes for customers and the environment. Find out more at : https://orlo.uk/0XXkj

Ofwat and Spring recently published their new knowledge-sharing principles, co-created with leaders from across the water industry, to drive quicker scaling and adoption of innovative solutions. In an online interactive workshop on 21 November, 10.00 - 11.30 am, there will be an opportunity to discuss best practices and see examples of effective knowledge-sharing in action. The six knowledge-sharing principles support the shared vision of “Unlocking faster adoption by creating a world-class knowledge-sharing culture,” providing a framework for sharing insights and data from ongoing and completed projects, helping to streamline efforts, boost efficiency, and avoid duplicated work. Register for your spot now: https://lnkd.in/exKarnAC

At Ofwat, learning is embedded in everything we do and is one of our key values. We’ll work with you to look at the skills you need and your career aspirations, whether that’s regular learning events tailored to our field or more structured learning. It’s not one size fits all in terms of training, you’ll receive support for leadership programmes, or technical development depending on what you require in your role to succeed and continually grow. Find out more at: https://orlo.uk/oDyLN

This summer, the Ofwat Innovation Fund team delivered a 4-day sprint at the NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) ’s Innovation Festival, to explore the barriers to new innovations being adopted at scale in the water sector, and how Ofwat, water companies, and new and existing suppliers can work together to overcome them. In this blog, we reflect on what we heard from our sprint’s participants, who span representatives from water companies, academia, the supply chain and more, as well as next steps for Ofwat. Read the blog in full here: https://lnkd.in/eCRkJdiX

Our work has genuine significance – no other organisation does the work we do. It’s unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don’t cost penny more than needed; holding water companies to account.. Come and work at the source of everyday life. Find out more at: https://orlo.uk/sI0KA

⬇️ Join Spring and Ofwat on Thursday, 21st November, 10:00 - 11:30 am, for an interactive workshop with real-world case studies, aimed at promoting a world-class knowledge-sharing culture across the water sector

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