5 UK water companies face court proceedings for under-reporting pollution incidents and over-charging customers, with potential £800m in compensation.

Five UK water companies, including Severn Trent PLC and United Utilities Group PLC units, face court proceedings over allegations of under-reporting pollution incidents and over-charging customers. Water resource management specialist Carolyn Roberts, representing an estimated 20 million affected customers, could result in up to £800m in compensation if successful. The case, the UK's first environmental collective action, comes amid industry regulator Ofwat's ongoing investigations.

March 19, 2024
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