United Utilities.
UK Water company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 84
What's happening
Active this week
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Drought conditions are straining the water sources in the Lake District, which are managed by United Utilities and supply the city of Carlisle.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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United Utilities customers in the Lake District face potential bill increases and the company is backing a cleanup scheme.Some support3 reports
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Companies were required to produce drought plans as water supply is strained in the Lake District, with specific aqueducts supplying the city.Well supported5 reports
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One to three months ago
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A suspected collapsed sewer line beneath Heywood Road involves United Utilities and Alan Quinn.Some support1 report
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In Horwich, a councillor is urging an MP to push for policy changes, noting that current planning policies are limiting corporate decision-making regarding United Utilities.Some support1 report
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United Utilities has been reported to have breached environmental regulations as of July 20, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Multiple water companies in England and Wales are facing bill rises due to necessary network upgrades and shared regulatory oversight.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A burst water pipe caused service disruption in Chelford village.Some support1 report
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The council in Rossendale is the Lead Local Flood Authority and a utility company has requested drainage schemes in the area.Some support1 report
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United Utilities failed to resolve an infrastructure leak issue involving Bolton Council.Some support1 report
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A scheme to improve water quality in River Keekle is being pursued, with applications for major water infrastructure works.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Cumberland Council reviews planning permission for facility upgrades operated by United Utilities in Brampton.Some support1 report
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United Utilities is currently managing water supplies across the Lancashire region.Some support3 reports
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The Met Office is forecasting temperature peaks and extreme weather conditions in North West England, prompting water supply management issues under high demand.Some support1 report
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United Utilities operates across the northwest region of England.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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United Utilities manages water infrastructure in Westhoughton.Some support1 report
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National Trust and United Utilities are partnering on restoration work to improve the health and manage flood risk of the River Irwell.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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United Utilities is investing in infrastructure across Merseyside, including constructing a storm tank near Cheadle.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A joint project is underway to install sustainable drainage features utilizing regional expertise for wastewater services in Merseyside.Some support1 report
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United Utilities questioned the drainage design of a new development project.Some support1 report
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United Utilities and Yorkshire Water are exploring the Kielder Transfer Strategic Resource Option.Some support1 report
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National Trust and United Utilities are collaborating on the "Slow the Flow" project.Some support2 reports
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United Utilities provided helicopter water drops during the wildfire response in the Cheshire area.Some support1 report
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ISS urged investors of United Utilities to vote against the company's current pay policy.Well supported4 reports
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Proposals are underway to remove a weir on Mardale Beck, which is used for the water supply network of Blea Water, involving United Utilities.Some support1 report
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Warrington Borough Council has partnered with the Environment Agency and United Utilities on a new flood risk reduction project.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An issue regarding the proximity of an access road to a major water main was noted on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Reservoirs supplying Bolton have recovered dramatically, with United Utilities managing regional storage levels across Greater Manchester.Some support1 report
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Ordinary shares of United Utilities traded on the LSE on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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United Utilities confirmed a site flood risk in St Helens on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Citigroup downgraded United Utilities stock rating on July 1, 2026, which operates as a UK water services provider in North West England.Some support3 reports
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Andy Burnham vowed to take the utilities sector into public control, while Louise Beardmore heads United Utilities.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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United Utilities is accused of severe sewage pollution in England, leading to scrutiny of its CEO and calls for greater public control.Some support1 report
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Regulator Ofwat is reviewing operational incidents and the executive pay of United Utilities' Chief Executive.Some support5 reports
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United Utilities supports a large-scale fire management operation in Glossop.Some support7 reports
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Jo Harrison, Asset Management Director at United Utilities, collaborates on joint public safety campaigns with North West Ambulance Service.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Jo Harrison, Asset Management Director at United Utilities, is involved in a ranking produced in partnership with Statista, based in Great Sankey.Some support1 report
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Network Rail, United Utilities, and other agencies collaborated on an Integrated Water Management Plan for Carlisle.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Met Office issues heat warnings for the area, coinciding with a water outage affecting residents in Newton Heath.Some support1 report
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A lawsuit alleges United Utilities was negligent, causing a fire spread, leading to a major civil claim in the High Court.Well supported3 reports
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A consortium including United Utilities is funded by NatWest to manage and build the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Program.Some support1 report
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What's reaching United Utilities
Events traced to United Utilities, step by step, newest firstAround United Utilities this week
News at the entities that move United Utilities most-
National Trust OperationalNational Trust manages property located in Bangor, Wales.Moves United Utilities
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Lake District OperationalCSW reported on a meeting with Kennedy, an Ordnance Survey employee, discussing OS maps used for hiking in the Lake District.Moves United Utilities
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Greater Manchester OperationalFirst Choice Homes Oldham contracted Limb2Limb Tree Services for planting costs, supported by a Greater Manchester green initiative.Moves United Utilities
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Environment Agency StructuralCouncil seeks designation and Agency will monitor water quality as utility faces backlash over storm overflow pipe in Bembridge.Moves United Utilities
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Cumberland Council StructuralCumberland Council's highways authority maintained objections regarding local issues in Carlisle.Moves United Utilities
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Investigation concluded the cause of a fish die-off in the River Tees.
Moves United Utilities
Connections
The 40 strongest of 84, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
National Trust Operational
The two companies maintain an ongoing partnership focused on joint projects for water management and flood mitigation.
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Louise Beardmore Structural
Louise Beardmore holds the formal role of Chief Executive of United Utilities, with her executive compensation package frequently under review.
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Brampton Structural
United Utilities provides essential wastewater treatment services within the operational area of Brampton.
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Lake District Operational
United Utilities operates within the Lake District, managing critical water resources and participating in regional environmental schemes.
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Blea Water Structural
United Utilities relies on Blea Water as a critical component of its operational water supply network.
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Jo Harrison Structural
Jo Harrison holds the formal role of Asset Management Director at United Utilities.
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Carlisle Structural
United Utilities provides and manages essential water supply services for the city of Carlisle.
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Pete Wilson Structural
Pete Wilson serves as a Catchment Partnership Officer for United Utilities.
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Greater Manchester Operational
United Utilities operates within the geographic boundaries of Greater Manchester, specifically managing essential regional reservoir storage infrastructure.
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Heywood Road Structural
A functional dependency exists where the road's usability relies on the underlying utility infrastructure managed by United Utilities.
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Institutional Shareholder Services Operational
ISS actively advises investors regarding United Utilities' executive pay policies and corporate governance proposals.
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Tim Farron Operational
Farron publicly targets United Utilities regarding its operational failures, executive pay, and corporate accountability.
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Environment Agency Structural
United Utilities operates under the regulatory oversight and compliance requirements set by the Environment Agency.
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Warrington Borough Council Transactional
Partnership formed between the Council and the Utility company to collaboratively manage and mitigate regional flood risks.
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Golborne Community Primary School Operational
The two entities are engaged in a joint project focused on the installation of sustainable drainage features.
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Westhoughton Structural
United Utilities is responsible for managing the essential water infrastructure within the boundaries of Westhoughton.
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Bolton Structural
United Utilities provides essential water supply and reservoir management services to the area of Bolton.
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Met Office Operational
The Met Office provides crucial climate and weather forecasts that influence United Utilities' operational planning, while the company provides essential ground-truth data and usage feedback back to the agency.
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Cumbria Structural
United Utilities provides essential water services to communities within the geographical area of Cumbria.
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Chelford Structural
The village of Chelford relies on United Utilities' infrastructure, which experienced a service-impacting failure.
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Cumberland Council Structural
Cumberland Council regulates United Utilities' infrastructure upgrades and collaborates on integrated water management plans.
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Horwich Structural
Horwich's planning policies constrain United Utilities' corporate decision-making.
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high court Transactional
United Utilities is involved in a major civil claim being heard in the High Court.
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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Operational
The two entities are engaged in a joint plan focused on reducing sewage discharges and improving overall water quality.
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Sheffield Structural
The region of Sheffield depends on United Utilities for essential water supply, as evidenced by water stock reductions affecting the area.
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Cheadle Operational
United Utilities is undertaking a construction project for a storm tank in the vicinity of Cheadle.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Andy Burnham uses his political platform to publicly criticize United Utilities' business practices, specifically regarding dividend payouts.
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Cunsey Beck Operational
United Utilities operates under schemes designed to mitigate pollution entering the Cunsey Beck river system.
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River Keekle Structural
United Utilities' operational schemes are aimed at improving the water quality of River Keekle.
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Liverpool Operational
United Utilities operates within the Liverpool region, and its water stock levels directly affect the regional environment.
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Dalston Operational
United Utilities is actively questioning drainage plans within the Dalston area.
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David Livesey Operational
A lawsuit alleges United Utilities caused fire damage due to negligence.
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Network Rail Operational
The two entities are engaged in a functional partnership, working together on the Integrated Water Management Plan for Carlisle.
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Operational
The two organizations are actively collaborating on a specific river restoration project.
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Mardale Beck Operational
United Utilities is involved in proposing the removal of a weir on Mardale Beck.
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Nick Curtis Structural
Nick Curtis holds the role of Regional Director supporting United Utilities.
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Defra holds regulatory authority requiring companies like United Utilities to produce and adhere to specific drought contingency plans.
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Eastham Operational
A planned detention tank facility for United Utilities is intended for land in Eastham.
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Newton Structural
The company operates as the service provider responsible for utilities in the location.
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North West Ambulance Service Operational
The two entities actively collaborate on joint public safety campaigns, indicating a functional partnership.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
3 events- Service failures impacting essential utilities in Little Lever.
- A suspected collapsed sewer line beneath Heywood Road involves United Utilities and Alan Quinn.
- In Horwich, a councillor is urging an MP to push for policy changes, noting that current planning policies are limiting corporate decision-making regarding United Utilities.
August 2026
8 events- Multiple water companies in England and Wales are facing bill rises due to necessary network upgrades and shared regulatory oversight.
- A burst water pipe caused service disruption in Chelford village.
- The council in Rossendale is the Lead Local Flood Authority and a utility company has requested drainage schemes in the area.
- United Utilities failed to resolve an infrastructure leak issue involving Bolton Council.
- Cumberland Council reviews planning permission for facility upgrades operated by United Utilities in Brampton.
- United Utilities is currently managing water supplies across the Lancashire region.
- The Met Office is forecasting temperature peaks and extreme weather conditions in North West England, prompting water supply management issues under high demand.
- United Utilities manages water infrastructure in Westhoughton.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
17 events- Companies were required to produce drought plans as water supply is strained in the Lake District, with specific aqueducts supplying the city.
- United Utilities has been reported to have breached environmental regulations as of July 20, 2026.
- National Trust and United Utilities are partnering on restoration work to improve the health and manage flood risk of the River Irwell.
- United Utilities is investing in infrastructure across Merseyside, including constructing a storm tank near Cheadle.
- A joint project is underway to install sustainable drainage features utilizing regional expertise for wastewater services in Merseyside.
- United Utilities questioned the drainage design of a new development project.
- United Utilities and Yorkshire Water are exploring the Kielder Transfer Strategic Resource Option.
- National Trust and United Utilities are collaborating on the "Slow the Flow" project.
- United Utilities provided helicopter water drops during the wildfire response in the Cheshire area.
- ISS urged investors of United Utilities to vote against the company's current pay policy.
- Proposals are underway to remove a weir on Mardale Beck, which is used for the water supply network of Blea Water, involving United Utilities.
- Warrington Borough Council has partnered with the Environment Agency and United Utilities on a new flood risk reduction project.
- An issue regarding the proximity of an access road to a major water main was noted on July 1, 2026.
- Reservoirs supplying Bolton have recovered dramatically, with United Utilities managing regional storage levels across Greater Manchester.
- Ordinary shares of United Utilities traded on the LSE on July 1, 2026.
- United Utilities confirmed a site flood risk in St Helens on July 1, 2026.
- Citigroup downgraded United Utilities stock rating on July 1, 2026, which operates as a UK water services provider in North West England.
June 2026
13 events- Drought conditions are straining the water sources in the Lake District, which are managed by United Utilities and supply the city of Carlisle.
- A scheme to improve water quality in River Keekle is being pursued, with applications for major water infrastructure works.
- United Utilities operates across the northwest region of England.
- Andy Burnham vowed to take the utilities sector into public control, while Louise Beardmore heads United Utilities.
- United Utilities is accused of severe sewage pollution in England, leading to scrutiny of its CEO and calls for greater public control.
- Regulator Ofwat is reviewing operational incidents and the executive pay of United Utilities' Chief Executive.
- United Utilities supports a large-scale fire management operation in Glossop.
- Jo Harrison, Asset Management Director at United Utilities, collaborates on joint public safety campaigns with North West Ambulance Service.
- Jo Harrison, Asset Management Director at United Utilities, is involved in a ranking produced in partnership with Statista, based in Great Sankey.
- Network Rail, United Utilities, and other agencies collaborated on an Integrated Water Management Plan for Carlisle.
- Met Office issues heat warnings for the area, coinciding with a water outage affecting residents in Newton Heath.
- A lawsuit alleges United Utilities was negligent, causing a fire spread, leading to a major civil claim in the High Court.
- A consortium including United Utilities is funded by NatWest to manage and build the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Program.