Foord welcomes Ofwat investigation into 'failing' South West Water

Tiverton & Honiton MP Richard Foord has welcomed the announcement that Ofwat has launched an investigation into South West Water, warning that the company has ‘serious failings’ that need to be addressed.

Commenting, Richard Foord said:
“The fact that Ofwat has launched this investigation into South West Water reinforces what we already knew – that there are serious failings in the way some of our utility companies are being run.

“This action is overdue, as it's clear that South West Water is being run for the benefit of shareholders; our local communities are an afterthought. Their negligence has seen a stream of sewage dumped in our rivers and on our beaches, while communities are left facing burst pipes and hosepipe bans.

“The Government has repeatedly rebuffed Liberal Democrats' efforts to clamp down on this behaviour, claiming that Ofwat has the ability to properly regulate the actions of water companies. Sadly, to date we’ve seen little tangible action.

“Now is their chance to prove they mean business and reassure the public that water company bosses will not be allowed to get away with this shockingly poor performance.”