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New national drinking water scheme by water companies to cut plastic bottle use by millions

People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England in future following the announcement of a new national scheme by the water industry today (25th Jan). It’s estimated that the new scheme will cut plastic bottle use by tens of millions each year.

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Water UK response to Centre for Policy Studies report on the cost of nationalisation

Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the Centre for Policy Studies report on the cost of nationalisation.

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Water UK response to Government's Environment Plan

Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, had responded to the publication of the Government's Environment Plan

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Water UK response to Government's Environment Plan

Water UK has responded to the publication of the Government's Environment Plan.

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Don't drain the festive fat - #binit4beaches

Water UK is supporting the #binit4beaches campaign this Christmas, fighting the festive fat.

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Water UK response to Ofwat PR19 methodology

Water UK has responded to Ofwat's PR19 final methodology announcement today, Wednesday 13th December 2017.

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New proof that flushing wipes is a major cause of sewer blockages

The biggest ever in-depth investigation of sewer blockages in the UK has revealed that wipes being flushed down toilets are causing serious problems in the sewerage system.

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Bag it and #binit4beaches

Water UK is supporting the bag it and #binit4beaches campaign this autumn.

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Water UK publish Frontier Economics report into productivity

Water UK have commissioned Frontier Economics, with Professor David Saal of Loughborough University, to assess productivity in the English water sector since privatisation.

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England's bathing waters maintain high standards

The Department for Environment, has announced today that 98.3% of bathing waters in England met the tough standards for water quality in 2017.

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Latest developer services results published

The latest figures on the levels of performance achieved by English and Welsh water companies in delivering developer services have been published by Water UK.

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Water and energy join up to give more help to customers

A major new initiative by the water and energy sectors will ensure more customers get the right help from their utility providers when they need it.

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Water UK response to WWF 'Flushed Away' report

Water UK has responded to WWF's 'Flushed Away' report.

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Water UK response to Jeremy Corbyn's speech at Labour Party Conference 2017

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to Jeremy Corbyn's speech at the Labour Party Conference.

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The water industry has come a long way since privatisation

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to John McDonnell's speech at the Labour Party Conference.

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All-time low in written complaints to water companies

CCWater's latest complaints report reveals an all-time low in the number of written complaints made to water companies, after a significant fall in unwanted contacts by water customers since 2010.

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More support for vulnerable customers

A report from the Consumer Council for Water shows that the number of customers receiving help from water companies to pay their bills has risen by 93%.

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Water UK supports #binit4beaches

Water UK is supporting #binit4beaches this summer. Wet wipes and other hygiene products do not break down after being flushed and can cause havoc in the sewers and the natural environment. Remember, only flush the 3Ps: Pee, Poo and Paper.

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