UK production output index: water collection and treatment
UK production output index: water collection and treatment stood at 111.2 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production output index by industry | |||||||||||
| 36 — Water collection treatment and supply | 111.2 | 105.8 | 107.7 | 105.7 | 108.6 | 112 | 111.8 | 108.6 | 110.6 | 108.6 | |
| 37 — Sewerage | 85.2 | 83.8 | 88.5 | 94.5 | 96.2 | 101.3 | 102.4 | 100.2 | 99.5 | 99.2 |
Understanding UK production output index: water collection and treatment
Water collection, treatment, and supply tracks the monthly physical volume of gross value added by public and private utility companies across the United Kingdom abstracting, purifying, and distributing water for domestic and industrial use. Separated from wastewater sewerage treatment, this series focuses exclusively on clean water supply networks. Source data is derived from direct metered water volume statistics and regulated utility turnover returns.
Precipitation levels and drought conditions can influence abstraction capabilities and network operations, though indoor domestic demand remains relatively stable. Seasonal variations are typically mild compared to energy utilities, though summer lawn watering and industrial usage create modest patterns. Analysts should evaluate year-on-year comparisons to track structural water efficiency improvements without being misled by temporary weather-related restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this water index include sewerage and wastewater treatment?
- No, sewage collection and wastewater treatment are classified under a separate utility category, whereas this series is strictly clean water supply.
- How do drought restrictions impact the monthly water supply index?
- Mandatory hosepipe bans and industrial water use curbs reduce distributed water volumes, which directly lowers the recorded output index.
- Are bottled water manufacturing plants counted in this utility series?
- No, commercial bottling of mineral water is classified under beverage manufacturing within the food production industry.