New water compensation rules to increase minimum payouts to £40, with severe incidents rising to £250. Environment Secretary vows to overhaul industry due to consistent failures. Scheme to double compensations for service failures, including automatic payments for disrupted supplies and unkept appointments. Customers with unusually low pressure also eligible. Changes aim to hold water companies accountable for past failures, ensuring prompt compensation. The reforms are welcomed by consumer groups, incentivising companies to provide reliable service.