Appointment of MD, Business Development

UNITED UTILITIES PLC                              

                                CHARLIE CORNISH                                

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11, United Utilities PLC announces the
appointment of Charlie Cornish as Managing Director, Business Development. His
new role will focus his considerable operational experience at United Utilities
on business development and growth opportunities in line with the group's
growth strategy based on using its core skills in selected markets. Charlie
retains his responsibilities for the company's energy and contracting division.
He remains an executive board director of United Utilities PLC.

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Further information can be obtained from:

Gaynor Kenyon, Communications Director 44 1 925 237025

Darren Jameson, Head of Investor Relations 44 1 925 237033

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United Utilities' ordinary trade on the London Stock Exchange and its ADRs,
each equal to two ordinary shares, trade OTC in the USA under the Trading
Symbol "UUPLY".