PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Ban water company bill hikes & reduce shareholder dividends to fund repairs
We ask the Government to require Ofwat to ban water companies from increasing charges for customers for historic underinvestment where profits were paid to shareholders. Repairs to be paid by reducing shareholder dividends before bill increases.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 202/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 202/100,000
Background
Water companies operate as regulated monopolies, meaning customers can find it difficult to switch provider or avoid price rises. In the last year, many customers have faced sharp bill increases to fund infrastructure repairs following long-term underinvestment. Where profits were paid instead of investment, we believe it is unfair for customers to fund these historic failures. Regulation should prioritise affordability, fairness and consumer protection.