Director Declaration

United Utilities Group PLC

28 November 2016

United Utilities - Dr John McAdam

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14(2) Dr John McAdam, chairman, has been appointed as a non-executive director and the senior independent director of Electra Private Equity PLC with effect from 1 January 2017.

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Further information can be obtained from:

Jane Gilmore, Deputy Company Secretary +44 1925 237052

Darren Jameson, Head of Investor Relations +44 1925 237033

United Utilities 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".