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3.3 - 1945 to Privatisation

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Let’s hop into a time machine and transport ourselves way back to 1945 and see how the landscape of the water industry changed up until privatisation in 1991.

After the war, there was an increased awareness of the need for national planning and coordinated efforts to address water supply, sanitation, and public health issues. This led to further developments in the post-war period.

The Water Industry

1945 to Privatisation

Greater Financial Independence for Water Companies

A New Water Act

Post-War Nationalisation and Reconstruction

1945-1948

The Water Industry

1945 to Privatisation

Privatisation in Scotland

1994

Full privatisation

1989-1991

1985

Modernisation and Regionalisation

1960s-1970s

Regulatory Framework For Privatised Water Industry Established

1991

1989

Water under Margaret Thatcher

1980