Key facts
- Welsh Water will pay £44.7 million in redress for sewage spills.
- The payment follows 'serious' failures by the company.
- Ofwat accepted the proposed redress package after consultation.
Welsh Water is set to pay out £44.7 million in redress following 'serious' failures related to sewage spills. The water company's proposed redress package, initially put forward in March, was accepted by Ofwat, the water services regulation authority, after a period of consultation. This action addresses significant environmental and operational issues concerning sewage discharge.