英国水务公司的私有化是由1989年《水法》实现的，该法将现有的10个地区水务局置于基于费率控制的监管体系之下。私有化的好处包括增加资本支出、改善水质和加强供应安全。管理者和员工之间的关系变得不那么僵化，更多的员工觉得在新的运营体系下，有更好的机会获得良好的工作回报。包括3个参考文献。

Privatization of water companies in the United Kingdom was brought about by the Water Act 1989, which brought the 10 existing regional water authorities under a system of regulation based on rate control. The benefits of privatization include increased capital expenditures, better water quality, and greater security of supply. Relationships between managers and employees have become less rigid, and more employees feel there is better chance of reward for good work under the new system of operation. Includes 3 references.