Yorkshire Water.
water supply and treatment utility company in England, United Kingdom
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Residents in York are holding Yorkshire Water accountable over local infrastructure and service failures.Well supported3 reports6 developments inside
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Yorkshire Water is performing sewer repair works in York, causing disruption to local businesses and drivers.Some support1 report
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Wild Trout Trust is leading a river restoration and fish monitoring scheme in River Cover, with support from local groups and previous funding from Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency.Some support1 report
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Accountability issues escalate at Yorkshire Water as the Environment Agency fines the company for missing targets, amidst calls for fundamental change and scrutiny of executive pay.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Yorkshire Water is linked to sewage pollution in a river, prompting the Environment Agency to issue a one-star rating for the company.Some support1 report
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North Yorkshire Council is overseeing operational scrutiny regarding service failures of Yorkshire Water in the Ryedale region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lack of sewerage capacity in North Yorkshire is threatening local housing development, requiring council management of planning conditions.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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The Environment Agency formally declared a drought in Yorkshire, while political figures called for the nationalization of water companies.Some support1 report
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Yorkshire Water failed to publish required discharge data on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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A conference was held at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, with Yorkshire Water serving as a sponsor.Some support2 reports
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Protests led by ACORN Campaign Group demanded better executive pay and infrastructure from Yorkshire Water.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A utility company operates within the city limits of York.Some support1 report
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Heavy rains overwhelmed the drainage system in Heslington.Some support1 report
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Yorkshire Water is replacing the local water network, and related works are underway in Rawdon near Green Lane. Nicola Shaw visited to inspect the site.Some support1 report
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A burst water pipe caused flooding in the village of Sutton.Some support1 report
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A burst water main caused flooding and service disruption in York.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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North Yorkshire Council is demolishing unstable buildings in Filey, including a former Yorkshire Water pumping station.Some support1 report
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Yorkshire Water is undertaking flood mitigation schemes in North Yorkshire.Some support3 reports
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A water main leak occurred in the service area of North Yorkshire involving Yorkshire Water.Some support1 report
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JN Bentley delivered significant AMP7 workload involving Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, and Yorkshire Water.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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A burst water main caused service disruption in Bradford involving Yorkshire Water.Some support1 report
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Yorkshire Water's pumping station is near a road while the Redcar and Cleveland Council plans road realignment on Cowbar Lane.Some support1 report
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Calls for public ownership of the company, Tracy Brabin is involved.Some support1 report
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Yorkshire Water is undertaking an improvement scheme in York to cut sewage discharges into the River Ouse.Some support2 reports
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A water supply issue in Leeds where demand is meeting the daily supply capacity. Andy Shaw is noted as the head of water production.Some support4 reports
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A heatwave caused a sharp rise in water usage in North Yorkshire.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Appeals are being made to residents in Craven regarding their water usage due to the current heatwave.Some support1 report
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A poll shows high public support for public water, prompting a council to demand re-nationalisation of the water provider.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Yorkshire Water has been delivering safety education programs in the region since June 1.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Yorkshire Water
Events traced to Yorkshire Water, step by step, newest firstAround Yorkshire Water this week
News at the entities that move Yorkshire Water most-
parliament StructuralParliament has laid down new parking rules that apply across UK nations, supported by politicians.Moves Yorkshire Water
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Environment Agency StructuralWest Sussex County Council and the Environment Agency began working together to manage flood risk.Moves Yorkshire Water
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North Yorkshire Council StructuralMultiple regional councils, including North Yorkshire and South Tyneside, are supported by the Environment Agency for monitoring programs.Moves Yorkshire Water
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government StructuralBarclays has called on the government to consider providing incentives to the company.Moves Yorkshire Water
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City of York Council OperationalMayoral zones have been established in Selby, with the Council and Homes England collaborating on the site.Moves Yorkshire Water
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North Yorkshire OperationalA Chamber represents businesses across the region of North Yorkshire.Moves Yorkshire Water
Connections
The 40 strongest of 52, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Louise Wright Structural
Louise Wright is employed as a project manager at Yorkshire Water.
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Leeds Structural
Yorkshire Water provides essential water supply services necessary for the daily function and demand of the city of Leeds.
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Nicola Shaw Structural
Nicola Shaw serves as the Chief Executive of Yorkshire Water, whose operational performance is linked to her leadership.
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Clive Selley Structural
Clive Selley served as the former chief executive of Yorkshire Water.
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Harrogate Structural
Yorkshire Water provides essential water supply services to the town of Harrogate.
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Environment Agency Structural
The Environment Agency maintains regulatory oversight over Yorkshire Water, issuing fines and assessing performance.
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York Operational
Yorkshire Water provides and maintains essential water and sewer services and infrastructure within the city of York.
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City of York Council Operational
The council and Yorkshire Water coordinate efforts to resolve shared infrastructure and operational issues, such as road damage and transport reinstatement.
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Andy Shaw Structural
Andy Shaw holds the formal position of head of water production at Yorkshire Water.
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North Yorkshire Operational
Yorkshire Water operates within the geographical and environmental constraints of North Yorkshire, responding to local issues like flooding and heatwaves.
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North Yorkshire Council Structural
North Yorkshire Council exercises regulatory oversight over Yorkshire Water, and the utility's capacity issues constrain local development.
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River Aire Operational
Yorkshire Water's operations are linked to a significant rise in pollution incidents affecting the River Aire.
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parliament Structural
The company is subject to the formal oversight and regulatory actions of the governing body, including bans on bonuses for failing entities.
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Heslington Structural
Yorkshire Water operates the drainage system in Heslington, which was overwhelmed by heavy rains.
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government Structural
The government regulates Yorkshire Water, setting performance targets and penalizing suppliers for failing to meet standards.
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Craven Structural
The relationship is a functional dependency where the company's operations are relevant to the community's resource management during critical events like a heatwave.
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Luke Charters Operational
Luke Charters advocates for fundamental changes, including nationalization, regarding Yorkshire Water's ownership.
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Naue Structural
Naue supplies specialized lining systems used in Yorkshire Water's projects.
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Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Transactional
Financial payment made from Yorkshire Water to Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a local environmental project.
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Wildwood Operational
Yorkshire Water's roadworks directly impact the trade activities of Wildwood.
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River Ouse Operational
Yorkshire Water actively manages its discharges to influence the water quality and state of the River Ouse.
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Linton Structural
A's site viability is functionally dependent on the capacity of B, the local utility provider.
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Easingwold Shared context
Yorkshire Water is implementing flood mitigation schemes within the geographical area of Easingwold.
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North Yorkshire Structural
Yorkshire Water provides essential wastewater infrastructure services to the region of North Yorkshire.
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Anna Dixon Operational
Anna Dixon is publicly focused on holding Yorkshire Water accountable for operational failures regarding illegal sewage dumping.
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Naburn Structural
Yorkshire Water manages and upgrades the Naburn Wastewater Treatment Works.
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Tracy Brabin Operational
Tracy Brabin advocates for public ownership of Yorkshire Water.
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Green Party Operational
The Green Party publicly criticizes Yorkshire Water regarding operational failures.
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Bradford Operational
The company operates within the geographical area of the location, as evidenced by a service disruption incident.
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Met Office Operational
Yorkshire Water consults Met Office weather data to inform its operational planning.
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United Utilities Operational
United Utilities and Yorkshire Water are jointly exploring the Kielder Transfer Strategic Resource Option.
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Green Lane Shared context
The company's operational area includes or is geographically near Green Lane.
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Hull City Council Operational
Hull City Council demands clearer data from Yorkshire Water regarding sewage and debt.
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Ryedale Shared context
The company operates within the geographical region of Ryedale, which is currently under operational scrutiny.
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Yorkshire Shared context
Yorkshire Water operates and serves regional water needs within the geographical area of Yorkshire.
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River Cover Mentioned together
The relationship is implied through a single snapshot where Yorkshire Water funded earlier work.
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Rawdon Shared context
Rawdon is located within the area where Yorkshire Water is replacing the local water network.
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Crimple Beck Shared context
Yorkshire Water is linked to sewage pollution occurring in the river at Crimson Beck.
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Sutton Shared context
Yorkshire Water operates water infrastructure within the village of Sutton, which can lead to localized flooding incidents.
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England Shared context
Yorkshire Water operates its facilities and conducts business within the geographical context of England.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
7 events- Yorkshire Water is performing sewer repair works in York, causing disruption to local businesses and drivers.
- Wild Trout Trust is leading a river restoration and fish monitoring scheme in River Cover, with support from local groups and previous funding from Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency.
- Yorkshire Water is linked to sewage pollution in a river, prompting the Environment Agency to issue a one-star rating for the company.
- Lack of sewerage capacity in North Yorkshire is threatening local housing development, requiring council management of planning conditions.
- The Environment Agency formally declared a drought in Yorkshire, while political figures called for the nationalization of water companies.
- Yorkshire Water failed to publish required discharge data on October 8, 2026.
- A conference was held at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, with Yorkshire Water serving as a sponsor.
September 2026
6 events- North Yorkshire Council is overseeing operational scrutiny regarding service failures of Yorkshire Water in the Ryedale region.
- Protests led by ACORN Campaign Group demanded better executive pay and infrastructure from Yorkshire Water.
- A utility company operates within the city limits of York.
- Heavy rains overwhelmed the drainage system in Heslington.
- Yorkshire Water is replacing the local water network, and related works are underway in Rawdon near Green Lane. Nicola Shaw visited to inspect the site.
- A burst water pipe caused flooding in the village of Sutton.
August 2026
3 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
8 events- Accountability issues escalate at Yorkshire Water as the Environment Agency fines the company for missing targets, amidst calls for fundamental change and scrutiny of executive pay.
- A burst water main caused flooding and service disruption in York.
- JN Bentley delivered significant AMP7 workload involving Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, and Yorkshire Water.
- United Utilities and Yorkshire Water are exploring the Kielder Transfer Strategic Resource Option.
- A burst water main caused service disruption in Bradford involving Yorkshire Water.
- Yorkshire Water's pumping station is near a road while the Redcar and Cleveland Council plans road realignment on Cowbar Lane.
- Calls for public ownership of the company, Tracy Brabin is involved.
- Yorkshire Water is undertaking an improvement scheme in York to cut sewage discharges into the River Ouse.
June 2026
6 events- Residents in York are holding Yorkshire Water accountable over local infrastructure and service failures.
- A water supply issue in Leeds where demand is meeting the daily supply capacity. Andy Shaw is noted as the head of water production.
- A heatwave caused a sharp rise in water usage in North Yorkshire.
- Appeals are being made to residents in Craven regarding their water usage due to the current heatwave.
- A poll shows high public support for public water, prompting a council to demand re-nationalisation of the water provider.
- Yorkshire Water has been delivering safety education programs in the region since June 1.