This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Stop water orgs. paying dividends for 18 months & use money to improve system
All water companies to not pay dividends to shareholders for 18 months. Money saved improving:
Finding leaking pipes & detection equipment,
Fixing leaks including part costs, Training staff
, Research into minimising water loss
, Design of solutions, infrastructure investment
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Recent higher temperatures in 2022 & leaks have caused shortages of water in certain areas in the UK.
Contributions to water loss need to be minimised. Examples of usage for money saved will help address issues regarding leaks.
Better for long term quality and effectiveness of water supply system to use money to address some of the issues now rather than later, as models of climate change predict hotter climate in UK in next 30 years.
Suggestion that Ofwat is involved in implementation.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This would be a decision for individual companies.
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