Directorate Change

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC                           

                                 11 JUNE 2012                                  

                                 BOARD CHANGES                                 

Notification has been received, confirming David Jones' intention to retire
from the board at the company's annual general meeting to be held on 27 July
2012. On David's departure Sara Weller will take over as chair of the
remuneration committee.

Dr John McAdam commented: "After over seven years service as a non-executive at
United Utilities, we are extremely grateful to David for his significant
contribution to the business and we wish him all the best for the future."

Contact: Simon Gardiner, Company Secretary 01925 237071