Non-Executive Directorship

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC                           

                       PAUL HEIDEN - OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS                       

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, United Utilities Group PLC reports the
appointment of Paul Heiden as a non-executive director of Meggitt PLC with
effect from 3 June 2010 and as a non-executive director of London Stock
Exchange Group PLC with effect from 4 June 2010.

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Further information can be obtained from Jane Gilmore, Deputy Company Secretary
44 1 925 237052

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United Utilities Group's ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange and
its ADRs, each equal to two ordinary shares, trade over the counter under the
Trading Symbol "UUGRY".