Water Privatisation:  Past reasons, present problems & future prospects

Water Conservators Company

Presented by Dr David Lloyd Owen, Managing Director of Envisager

About this WebinarIn this webinar, we take a long view at England and Wales’s water privatisation. In 1973, the disparate municipal water and sewerage concerns were reorganised into ten Water Authorities, on a river basin basis. Funding cuts from 1976 hampered the development of their assets, which became increasingly problematic as compliance with European environmental and public health directives loomed. In 1984, privatisation was first actively considered, and this took place in 1989. 
Over the past 34 years, much progress has been made in updating and expanding assets. Yet much is not right. In recent years, there has been increased concern about river and beach pollution and discharges during dry periods. What is causing this? Some of this stems from regulation, investor attitudes and changes in ownership, yet many other crucial aspects are poorly appreciated. Before we can resolve these shortfalls, their causes need to be understood. The 2025-30 Asset Management Period is going to be the most crucial one the sector has faced. What do we need to do and how can we do this affordably, efficiently and effectively in order to regain the public’s trust? We are now belatedly acquiring the tools and capabilities required, can we deliver them?

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