United Utilities
British water company
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| February 28 2024 | United Utilities illegally pumped raw sewage into Windermere after pump station malfunctions in Bowness. The company failed to report the incident to the Environment Agency for 13 hours. |
| 2023 | United Utilities was fined £800,000 for illegally extracting water from the Lancashire aquifer, indicating a significant regulatory violation in their water management practices. |
| April 2022 | Louise Beardmore appointed as chief executive, resulting in 5 of 6 top positions in UK water companies being held by women. |
| November 2019 | A burst pipe at a local treatment works disrupted water supply in the CH 41/42/43/63 areas, leading to the establishment of bottled water supply points for affected customers. |
| May 2019 | Announced David Higgins as a non-executive director to succeed Dr John McAdam as chairman. |
| October 10 2017 | United Utilities fined £300,000 at Preston Crown Court for supplying water unfit for human consumption, with an additional £150,000 in costs. The company paid around £18 million in compensation to customers. |
| June 2016 | Formed Water Plus joint venture with Severn Trent Water to provide retail services for non-household customers. |
| May 2016 | Received approval from the Competition and Markets Authority to create a joint venture with Severn Trent Water. |
| April 2016 | Received an 18-year loan of £500m from The European Investment Bank to support investment across the North West. |
| September 6 2015 | Water supply declared free from contamination and restrictions were lifted. |
| August 7 2015 | Cryptosporidium water contamination detected in water supply affecting over 300,000 customers in Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Preston, South Ribble, and Wyre. No reported cases of cryptosporidiosis, and ultra-violet treatment units were introduced to lift 'boil water' notices. |
| February 2012 | Proposed a national water pipeline linking water sources from Manchester to London. |
| October 2011 | Selected as preferred bidder by Severn Trent Water to purchase the Lake Vyrnwy estate (later withdrew). |
| 2010 | Electricity North West bought the electricity network operations and maintenance arm from United Utilities. |
| May 2010 | A burst water main disrupted water service for 15,000 customers in Moreton, Leasowe and Wallasey, leaving them without water for 3 days. |
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