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.