South Wales Central Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has condemned Dwr Cymru after the water supplier was fined £40 million for sewage failings.
The £40 million fine, imposed by industry regulator Ofwat, was supplemented by a £4.1 million package to improve river quality.
Mr Davies warned customers could face higher bills as a consequence, and said it would be unacceptable if the firm reported profits while passing the cost of the fine onto hard pressed consumers.
Dwr Cymru reported an £8 million loss in the financial year, but made a £46 million profit the year before.
Mr Davies also said Senedd ministers’ environmental regulator Natural Resources Wales had serious questions to answer over its failure to regulate the sewage scandal properly.
He reiterated his calls for the “unfit for purpose” NRW to be closed and replaced.
Mr Davies said:
It’s unacceptable that Wales’ main water supplier Dwr Cymru has again been fined for sewage breaches.
The firm has reported significant profits in recent years – if consumers end up footing the bill for this fine it will be unconscionable.
Senedd ministers’ sewage regulator Natural Resources Wales also has serious questions to answer – it’s not fit for purpose and should be closed and replaced.
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