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Current incremental measures are insufficient to improve water company culture and performance.

Conclusion
Given the wide array of performance issues across the sector, more responsible leadership is clearly needed for better stewardship of our natural water resources. Incremental steps have been taken to improve governance, increase consumer representation and influence bonus cultures in order to improve decision-making, but we are not satisfied that these measures are enough to change the overall culture of water companies and improve performance for customers. (Conclusion, Paragraph 12) 46
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.0 yr
Report published 16 Jun 2025