“When companies illegally connect to the water supply network, it is not only theft, they are potentially creating problems with the quality and the pressure of water supplied to our customers.

Providing a safe and reliable water supply to all of our customers is our number one priority and we work hard every day to make this happen. We take it very seriously when the actions of others impact our ability to do this, so are pleased with this outcome.

We hope it discourages others from acting irresponsibly in the future and instead hire an authorised standpipe to connect to the water mains network. When they do this we will provide training on how to use the equipment correctly and safely.”

Ciaran Kelly, Head of Operations at Cambridge Water