Britain's water industry bosses have been accused of lining their pockets with a staggering £278 million in pay and bonuses over the past 11 years, while customers face skyrocketing bills and shocking sewage leaks.
The Great Water Rip-Off
An explosive new report reveals how top executives at privatised water companies have enjoyed lavish pay packages as:
- Household water bills increased by 40% above inflation since privatisation
- Raw sewage was dumped into rivers and seas over 300,000 times last year
- Companies paid out £65 billion in dividends to shareholders
Who's Getting Rich?
The water industry's 'rich list' shows:
- Thames Water's former CEO took home £3.6m in 2021
- Severn Trent's boss received £3.2m last year
- United Utilities' chief executive pocketed £2.8m
'This is corporate greed at its worst,' said environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey. 'While they count their millions, our rivers are being poisoned.'
Public Outrage Grows
The revelations come as:
- Public trust in water companies hits record lows
- Regulators face calls to impose stricter controls
- Government considers major industry reforms
With bills set to rise another 40% by 2030, campaigners demand action to hold water companies accountable for both executive pay and environmental performance.
