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Thames Water Under Fresh Investigation by UK Water Regulator

Probe relates to delayed delivery of environmental schemes
Thames Water to cooperate fully with enforcement program

Sewage is discharged near a Thames Water treatment works.Photographer: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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By Rachel Morison and Will Mathis

February 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM UTC

Updated on

February 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM UTC

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Thames Water is under investigation by water regulator Ofwat over whether the delayed delivery of environmental protection schemes means the company has breached its obligations.

Thames Water will only deliver about 100 of the 812 schemes it committed to as part of the Water Industry National Environmental Program during the five years to 2025, according to a statement Wednesday.