UK Water Bosses ‘Should Have Pay Scrutinised’ After Rivers Found to Be Dirty

UK Water Bosses ‘Should Have Pay Scrutinised’ After Rivers Found to Be Dirty
An overhead view shows a boat on The River Thames on Jan. 14, 2022.Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images
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Water bosses whose companies dump sewage in the UK’s waterways should have their bonuses reined in, the head of regulator Ofwat has said.

In a letter to company boards, David Black said they need to ensure chief executives are not given bonuses that “reward poor performance”.