Why is Welsh Water not doing what Northumbrian does?
“It asks why Welsh Water is not doing what Northumbrian Water has already done.”
misleading Retired in version 2.0.0, 2 October 2026.
Where it appeared: Briefing paper, section 8; Home page: 'What is being asked'.
Why it failed
On the share of sludge digested the gap is 98.2% (Welsh Water, regulatory table) against Northumbrian's own claim of 100%. Digestion is not what separates the two companies.
Evidence
- Welsh Water, Annual Performance Report 2025-26, tables 8A, 8C, 8D
- Northumbrian Water, Annual Performance Report 2024-25
What the site says now
The comparison section states both figures with who said them.