The United Kingdom is located on a well-watered archipelago off the northwestern coast of Europe. Its southern portions have temperate climate; northern portions are colder and more exposed to weather extremes, to the point that grazing is usually the only agricultural activity.
Water utilities[]
Water utilities in the United Kingdom were privatized in 1989. Originally there were 10 companies but by 2013 only three remained: Severn Trent, United Utilities and Pennon. These firms have good cash flow, but are obligated to maintain large infrastructures which supply and distribute water.[1] Nevertheless, some investors have shown interest in acquiring them.[2]
See also[]
- Climate, geography, demography, and water resources of England and Wales
- Climate, geography, demography, and water resources of Scotland
- Climate, geography, demography, and water resources of Northern Ireland
Notes and references[]
- ↑ "UK water utilities: plugging cash leaks Squaring regulated, consistent returns with customer expectations" article in The Financial Times May 23, 2013
- ↑ "Severn Trent rejects offer from consortium" by Mark Wembridge and Michael Kavanagh in The Financial Times May 15, 2013