{"id":50319,"date":"2023-05-26T12:59:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T12:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chrisevansmp.com\/?p=50319"},"modified":"2023-05-26T12:59:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T12:59:33","slug":"chris-evans-mp-welcomes-ofwat-investigation-into-dwr-cymru-welsh-water-and-slams-10-rebate-as-totally-inadequate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisevansmp.com\/chris-evans-mp-welcomes-ofwat-investigation-into-dwr-cymru-welsh-water-and-slams-10-rebate-as-totally-inadequate\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Evans MP welcomes Ofwat investigation into D\u0175r Cymru, Welsh Water and slams \u00a310 rebate as \u2018totally inadequate\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The MP for Islwyn has today welcomed the investigation into D\u0175r Cymru, Welsh Water by Ofwat following a notification from the company relating to inaccuracies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> May 2023, the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat), the body responsible for economic regulation of the privatised water and sewerage industry in England and Wales, has announced an enforcement investigation into D\u0175r Cymru, Welsh Water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The case will investigate the accuracy of leakage and performance figures that Welsh Water reported to Ofwat in 2020-21. This follows a notification by Welsh Water directly to Ofwat that they have identified issues with its leakage and per capita consumption performance calculations for that time period as part of its Annual Performance Report assurance process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mr Evans has long been a critic of D\u0175r Cymru, Welsh Water. During a debate in the House of Commons in April, Mr Evans raised his concerns about Welsh Waters spending on public affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">He also called on the UK Government to take action against water companies whose CEO\u2019s receive significant bonuses whilst dumping sewage into rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In September of 2021, Mr Evans called for an investigation into D\u0175r Cymru, citing the high prices they charge their customers together with their environmental record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Responding to the announcement of Ofwat\u2019s investigation he said;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018For some years I have expressed concerns about the performance of Welsh Water. I am pleased that Ofwat have finally launched an investigation into the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We must protect our water and environment from pollution. I know many of my constituents care deeply about preserving our green spaces and it is vital we take a stand. I have also voiced my long-standing concerns about the high cost of bills in Wales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I have long called for an investigation into the practices of Welsh water, and I am glad that Ofwat is now taking a closer look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I look forward to seeing the findings of this investigation.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When responding to Welsh Water\u2019s announcement that customers will receive only a \u00a310 rebate, Chris Evans MP said:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018People across Wales are struggling with the cost of living crisis and worried about how they will pay their bills. I am very concerned that Welsh Water believe that a \u00a310 rebate is good enough when it is simply not. 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