Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 120430

Water: Regulation

Tabled: 12 March 2026

Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

Sarah Hall

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the new integrated water regulator for England will be formally established.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Government has set out its ambition to create a powerful new water regulator, bringing together the relevant functions from the existing regulators (Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate, Environment Agency and Natural England) into one new body. Thi...

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