United Utilities PLC
- Date 25 July 2024
- Sector Private companies
- Decision(s) EIR 12.4.e: Upheld
The complainant has requested turbidity data. United Utilities (‘the public authority’) refused the request, citing regulation 12(4)(e) (internal communications) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information engages regulation 12(4)(e) but the public interest favours disclosure. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: disclose the requested information. Information Tribunal FT/EA/2024/0325 under appeal.