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Water Firms Face Criticism for Resuming Bonuses Despite Pollution Ban
Pennon's CEO Susan Davy received a £270,000 bonus despite her company's South West Water unit poisoning more than 500 customers with parasite-infected tap water in May 2024.

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- Water firms have resumed paying bonuses despite a ban on the practice following pollution incidents.
- Pennon's CEO Susan Davy received a £270,000 bonus despite her company’s severe pollution incident.
- Ofwat initially banned any performance-related awards to senior directors but later reversed this decision.
- Introduction to the bonus ban and reversal.
- Case study: Pennon's CEO Susan Davy’s £270,000 bonus.
- Explanation of Ofwat's initial and revised stance on bonuses.
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