Director Declaration

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC                           

                      DR JOHN MCADAM - OTHER DIRECTORSHIP                      

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 United Utilities Group PLC reports the
appointment of Dr John McAdam as a director of Sara Lee Corporation at its
annual general meeting held on 30 October 2008.

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

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".