News, Views & Publications

For consultation: Codes for Adoption

In November 2017, Ofwat published a new “Code” which amended the regulatory regime for all water companies which operate wholly or mainly in England.

94% of customers satisfied with water supply

The latest data from CCWater on household customers’ views on their water and sewerage services is good news, with 94% of customers satisfied with their water supply.

UK heatwave: update

Update on the UK heatwave.

Water companies increase action on fixing leaks

Water companies have confirmed they are taking extra action to fix leaks this summer, and are planning ambitious new leakage targets for the future.

Discover Water updated

Update on Discover Water

Response to CC Water's Water Matters

Michael Roberts, Chief Executive responds to CC Water's Water Matters report.

UK heatwave: latest update

Latest update on UK heatwave

Response to Environmental Performance Assessment

Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the Environment Agency's Environmental Performance Assessment.

A briefing on the record and future plans of water companies

A briefing on the record and future plans of water companies.

Parliamentary reception speech

Nationalisation would put achievements of the water industry at risk, MPs warned

Parliamentarians have been warned about the risks involved in any move to nationalise the water industry, with investment, service improvements, environmental standards and low bills all under threat.

Increasing trust in water

UK heatwave: use water wisely

Thanks to above average rainfall in spring this year, water levels across the UK are in a healthy position – Britain is not about to go into a drought.

Annual Review 2017/18

Water UK has published its annual review for 2017-18.

UK heatwave: use water wisely

Thanks to above average rainfall in spring this year, water levels across the UK are in a healthy position – Britain is not about to go into a drought.

Response to NERA report into nationalisation

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to new research from NERA Economic Consulting on the impact of nationalisation of utilities on UK household savings’ and pensions.

Recast of the EU Drinking Water Directive

This paper supports Water UK's proposed amendments to the recast Drinking Water Directive.

Response to Ofwat's report into freeze-thaw

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to a report by Ofwat on the freeze/thaw event in Spring 2018.