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Enforcement action

Yorkshire Water — Ofwat enforcement package

Ofwat action against Yorkshire Water: Failures in the operation and management of wastewater treatment works and storm overflows.

Englandenforcement

Key facts

Regulator or court
Ofwat
Subject
Yorkshire Water
Date
2024-08-06
Penalty
£40 million

Violation

Failures in the operation and management of wastewater treatment works and storm overflows.

Outcome

Enforcement package requiring customer redress and remedial investment.

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