Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Change law: OFWAT to block dividends & executive bonuses when rationing water
Closed
503 signatures
What the petition asks
Change the Water (Special Measures) Act to require OFWAT to block executive bonuses and payment of shareholder dividends in the event of water companies declaring water rationing measures.
Water companies have paid billions in shareholder dividends and bonuses while neglecting to make adequate investment in future proofing our water infrastructure to keep up with climate change or a growing population. We think the government should intervene and change the law to correct a market failure, by requiring OFWAT to apply financial penalties to shareholders and executives in the event of implementing water rationing.
Timeline
| 16 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
503
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
16 Jul 2025
Closed
16 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.