Publication of Prospectus

Northumbrian Water Group PLC
25 January 2006


25 January 2006

Northumbrian Water Finance Plc

Publication of Prospectus

The following prospectus has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is
available for viewing:

Prospectus for the Northumbrian Water Finance Plc £60,000,000 1.6274 Per Cent.
Index-Linked Guaranteed Bonds due 2041.

To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar
of your browser.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/4516x_pdf-2006-1-25.pdf

For further information, please contact:

David Martin, Group Treasurer
Northumbria House,
Abbey Road, Pity Me,
Durham DH1 5FJ

Telephone: [phone]
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