Water Customers Are Not a 'Blank Cheque', Burnham Tells Suppliers The water industry's latest price hike proposals have sparked a backlash from politicians and activists, with Andy Burnham making it clear that this is not just about numbers but about a system that allows companies to treat customers like a bottomless source of funding.
For years, water companies have been raking in millions from households while neglecting basic maintenance and leaving customers to foot the bill.
The latest proposals from Ofwat, which approved 13 companies to spend £3. 4bn more than planned, are a stark reminder that this system is broken.