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Cumbria faces a 32% water bill rise by 2030, sparking backlash over corporate profits and pollution, prompting calls for public ownership and stricter regulations.
A 32% water bill increase in Cumbria, set to raise the average annual cost to £585 by 2030, has drawn criticism from local officials and residents, with calls for public ownership amid concerns over corporate profits and executive pay.
United Utilities says the hike will fund a £13 billion infrastructure investment through 2030, including upgrades to over 500km of waterways, a 60% reduction in storm overflow use, and improved water quality and leakage control, along with over £500 million in support for struggling households.
The UK government has introduced stricter rules, including mandatory pollution reduction plans, bans on unfair executive bonuses, and criminal penalties for non-compliance, with Water Minister Emma Hardy emphasizing the need for accountability following ongoing sewage pollution and service failures.
Cumbria se enfrenta a un aumento del 32% en la factura del agua para 2030, lo que provocó una reacción violenta sobre las ganancias corporativas y la contaminación, lo que provocó llamados a la propiedad pública y regulaciones más estrictas.