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What does Ofwat do?

Ofwat is responsible for making sure that the regulated water and sewerage companies in England and Wales give you a good-quality, efficient service at a fair price. We are a non-ministerial government department.

Ofwat is the economic regulator of the water industry in England and Wales.

For further information please see: About Ofwat and The role of the regulator