water regulation

The water regulation tag covers developments in how England and Wales oversee the water sector, including Ofwat’s first artificial intelligence adoption plan. Current discussion focuses on responsible AI governance as the sector prepares for new regulators, with attention to the use of AI in water company pipes and infrastructure, call centres, billing systems and pollution-risk models. The material highlights the need for oversight to keep pace with deployment, particularly in a sector facing public distrust and concern about future scandals. Follow this tag for reporting and discussion about regulatory handovers, accountability and the governance of emerging technology in water services.