Directorate Change

Northumbrian Water Group PLC
22 September 2006


Board Changes


Northumbrian Water Group plc (the "Company")


The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Scott-Barrett as a
non-executive director of the Company with effect from 26 September 2006.


Mr Scott-Barrett has served as a non-executive director on the Board of
Northumbrian Water Limited ("NWL") since November 2005.


NWL


Additionally, the Board of NWL is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr
Simon Lyster as a non-executive director with effect from 26 September 2006.


Name of contact and telephone number for queries:


Martin Parker
Company Secretary
Tel: [phone]




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