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Protecting customers in the non-household retail market
Response to Ofwat consultation by Resolving Water Disputes Limited (RWD), the company set up to operate a voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme in the water sector.
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Focus on consumer vulnerability
The Water UK Innovation Hub earlier this month brought together water companies, regulators and stakeholders to share insights, best practice and new ways to collaborate on tackling consumer vulnerability.
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Complaints fall again but industry is trying to do even better
The latest Consumer Council for Water data shows that complaints against companies have fallen for the sixth year in a row. Companies' hard work to drive service improvements is leading to better outcomes for customers and the industry will continue in its determination to provide the very best services and drive down complaints even further.
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BIS Consultation on ADR for Consumers
The water industry in England and Wales is currently working to put in place a new Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service.
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Fast dispute resolution for water customers
Water customers in England and Wales can now go to an independent adjudicator if their complaint has not been resolved by their water company and after intervention from CCWater.
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Water industry welcomes significant fall in complaints
Water UK has welcomed a substantial fall in complaints to water companies published in CC Water's Annual Complaints Report.
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Dispute resolution - launch
From April customers in England and Wales can go to an independent adjudicator if their complaint has not been resolved by their water company or after intervention from the Consumer Council for Water.
Information, guidance & standards
Unflushables
Wet wipes are a leading cause of fatbergs and sewer blockages which have a major impact on the environment and contribute to pollution in our rivers and water courses.
Thousands of properties suffer sewer flooding every year in the UK, creating misery for homeowners and businesses, and leading to costly clean-up bills and increased insurance costs.