#thames-water

#thames-water

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The wannabe new owners of Thames Water say they are fully committed to a new transparent and collaborative relationship with regulators. Jolly good. Unfortunately, this embrace of transparency does not appear to extend to the poor old customers. At this late stage in the dance to decide Thames' future, you'd expect London & Valley Water the banner under which the consortium of creditors now sail to opt for straight-talking and openness.

As our water pipes have been left to crumble into disrepair with vital maintenance delayed, the water companies have wasted millions on expensive legal firms tasked with downplaying the extent of the sewage scandal. My constituents will be outraged by what our committee has uncovered. That money should be spent fixing our broken water infrastructure not trying to deny the scale of the problem.

The government recognises the seriousness of the situation facing Thames Water Our position remains that the company should find a sustainable, market-based solution to the current situation. This solution must not only secure the company's long-term financial stability but also deliver a successful turnaround that achieves positive outcomes for customers and the environment.

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for over a million customers beginning Tuesday, 22 July 2025, forcing homeowners into using water saving methods to ease the strain on resources.

Thousands of homes in Croydon and Streatham are facing a second day without water due to a burst pipe on Commonside East in Mitcham Common.

Thames Water has confirmed the incident in Plender Street this afternoon (July 6). As a result of the incident, tap water flow has been impacted, with some properties experiencing low water pressure or no water at all.

Thames Water is inviting the public to visit Crossness Sewage Treatment Works for a free open day on April 24, focusing on sewage treatment and its history.