What is OFWAT?
Ofwat is the economic regulator of the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. They regulate the industry by setting limits on what companies can charge you;ensuring companies are able to carry out their responsibilities under the Water Industry Act 1991 as updated by section 39 of the Water Act 2003;protecting the standard of service you receive;encouraging companies to be more efficient;meeting the principles of sustainable development; andhelping to encourage competition where appropriate.They also make comparisons between the companies to help raise the standards of those that need to improve.
