United Utilities Group PLC
UUGWF
Other OTC18.09
USD
-0.06
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CIK
0001440130
ISIN
GB00B39J2M42
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1Y
17.47
26.53
3Y
37.25
76.60
5Y
33.21
80.11
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Louise Beardmore
- Full Time Employees
- 6,000
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Water
- Address
- Haweswater House Warrington United Kingdom WA5 3LP
- IPO Date
- Aug 28, 2012
- CIK
- 0001440130
- Website
- unitedutilities.com
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- United Utilities Group PLC operates as a leading water and wastewater services company primarily serving the North West of England. It provides a comprehensive range of products and services including water supply sourced from reservoirs in the Pennines, Lake District, and other sources such as Lake Vyrnwy in Wales, rivers, boreholes, and streams; water treatment; wastewater collection from approximately 3 million homes and 200,000 businesses; sewage treatment; and environmental management services including catchment land stewardship. The company manages extensive infrastructure comprising over 42,000 kilometers of water pipes, over 72,000 kilometers of sewers, more than 1,400 kilometers of aqueducts, 184 reservoirs, 100 water treatment works, and 575 wastewater treatment works. It also operates renewable energy facilities and manages over 57,000 hectares of catchment land. United Utilities serves around 7 million people across its regional footprint from Cumbria to Cheshire and beyond. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom, the company functions within a regulated industry overseen by Ofwat, focusing on water quality, environmental sustainability, and customer service. Recent major developments for United Utilities include significant capital investment programs aimed at infrastructure upgrades and environmental improvements. Notably, the company is investing approximately £380 million in water mains upgrades across its region, encompassing over 925 kilometers of network. It initiated a £3 million upgrade at Thornton Hough wastewater treatment works and a £1.8 million project in Alsager targeted at water quality enhancement. United Utilities continues the roll-out of smart meters, having installed more than 40,000 in Greater Manchester and 45,000 in Cumbria to improve water usage monitoring and customer service. It has committed to a £30 million project to reduce flooding, including the construction of the largest underground storm tank in Merseyside, and is advancing a multi-year programme to reduce sewage spills from storm overflows, aiming to address more than 1,100 overflow sites by 2030. The company also finalized a landmark agreement to refurbish the Haweswater aqueduct, a critical water supply artery in the region. These initiatives reflect United Utilities' strategic focus on infrastructure resilience, environmental stewardship, and enhanced operational efficiency during the current regulatory period (2025–2030). Industry-wise, United Utilities operates within the regulated water supply and wastewater treatment sectors, with target customers including residential households, commercial entities, and public services within its geographical scope. The company operates under a price control regime set by Ofwat, aligning investments and operational plans with regulatory requirements, sustainability mandates, and customer needs. Its subsidiaries and assets include significant catchment areas and water resource facilities across North West England and parts of Wales, enabling it to maintain supply reliability and support regional economic growth. United Utilities Group PLC stands as the UK’s largest listed water company by market capitalization and regional service coverage, emphasizing sustainable water management, technological adoption, and community investment as core pillars of its business strategy. Its recent expansions underscore commitments to modernization, climate adaptation, and customer-centric service improvements within its regulated framework.