This report examines both the current use of ‘do not flush’ labelling on products associated with sewer misuse and blockages and the plastic content of these products.
Information, guidance & standards
Principles of water supply hygiene
This document sets out the principles to be considered by water undertakers in drawing up operational procedures for maintaining safe and wholesome drinking water supplies with specific focus being given to hygiene.
Publications
Water UK response to CMA consultation on use of 2019-20 data for base cost models
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Public encouraged to make every drop count this summer
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Public encouraged to save water as hot weather sees increases in demand
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Resilience in focus in latest Innovation Hub
The Water UK Innovation Hub in June – Resilience: Environment, Investment and Customers – brought together water companies and key stakeholders to share ideas and experiences to inform new approaches to tackling resilience.
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Water companies back workforce renewal and skills strategy
Water companies have backed a new strategy to bring in 221,000 new recruits by 2027 in the utilities sector to help ensure customers will continue to get the essential service they need in the future.
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Discover Water updated with 2016/17 information
The water sector’s dashboard of information, DiscoverWater.co.uk, has been updated with the latest information from water companies, Ofwat, Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and Consumer Council for Water.
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Water UK supports World Water Day
The UK water sector knows that access to clean water and sanitation for all is vital, which is why we are supporting World Water Day.
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Report published examining potential impact of COVID-19 on the water sector
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Water UK responds to Panorama report on river pollution
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Major campaign launched to encourage the nation to ‘Love Water’