United Utilities Group plc

United Utilities Group plc is the United Kingdom's largest listed water and wastewater company. Formed in 1995 through the merger of North West Water and NORWEB, it manages the regulated water supply and wastewater networks serving over 7.3 million people across North West England, encompassing Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, most of Cheshire, and parts of Derbyshire. The company operates an extensive infrastructure, including 166 reservoirs, various intakes, 48,000 miles of wastewater pipes, and nearly 600 treatment works, while also running 37 renewable energy facilities that utilize biogas from sludge digestion. Headquartered in Warrington, England, United Utilities Group plc employs around 6,000 people and focuses on collecting, treating, and distributing water, alongside wastewater management and environmental restoration. Its operations play a vital role in the utilities sector, supporting essential services in one of England's wettest regions with predominantly soft water, and contributing to regional sustainability through infrastructure investments and renewable energy production.