Fats Block Pipes

Protect your home or business from blockages and flooding - dispose of your cooking fats responsibly.

Bin The Wipe

When you use a wet wipe, put it in the bin, not down the loo!

Water's Worth Saving

Save water, live more sustainably, help the environment and reduce your household bills.

Get Winter Ready

In cold weather, your water pipes can freeze and then burst as they thaw, causing them to leak. Protect your home.

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Information and advice for customers

Technical guidance for developers and the supply chain

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News

Water UK response to Government's Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan

News

Response to the Environment Agency’s annual report on environmental performance

News

Water UK responds to Guardian European bathing water article

Information, guidance & standards

Refill Guidance

News

Water UK and British Beer & Pub Association urge operators to apply imminently for beer disposal

Views

The health of rivers in England is improving thanks to the work of the water industry

Views

UK Water Industry: Myths vs. Facts

Publications

National Planning Policy Framework Consultation Response

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the Government’s proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Views

Future Homes Conference - Keynote speech by Ruth Kelly

Keynote speech from Ruth Kelly about how developers and water companies can work together, with the Government, to achieve sustainable growth.

Views

CIWEM ‘Fresh Water Future’ Conference - Stuart Colville Speech

Speech by Stuart Colville on how to compellingly deliver against public and environmental purpose

Publications

Water UK’s submission to the NAO review of regulation in the water sector

Water UK’s response to the National Audit Office (NAO)’s review of water regulation

Information, guidance & standards

Bathing waters

The UK has over 600 designated bathing waters, put in place under the EU Bathing Waters Directive. While people may swim in many locations, designated bathing waters are regularly tested throughout the bathing water season each year.