Water Collection, Treatment & Supply in the UK - Industry Research Report

Heavy regulation: Price caps and greater customer service targets limit revenue and profit growth

The Water Collection, Treatment and Supply industry provides essential services to households and businesses, keeping demand steady from year to year. Water companies are subject to regulation regarding prices charged and services provided. They have to submit a breakdown of their performance and five-year business plan to industry regulators, which then set the prices companies can charge. Revenue is expected to fall at a compound annual rate of 1.6% over the five years through 2023-24 to £7.8 billion, including a 0.2% rise in 2023-24.

Companies in the industry collect, treat and distribute water to domestic and industrial customers. Companies collect water from various sources, which then undergoes a series of treatments to remove particles before being supplied to households and commercial clients.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.