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.
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Public encouraged to make every drop count this summer
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Key workers keeping the nation’s water running
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EU told tighter drinking water rules not needed in UK
Drinking water in the UK is among the very best in the world and any further EU intervention could lead to unnecessary extra costs to customers, says Water UK.
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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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Government review into retail competition for household water services
Water companies are already working with all the sector’s stakeholders to deliver a choice of water supplier for all business, public sector and charity customers in England from April 2017.
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Water UK responds to Panorama report on river pollution
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Report published examining potential impact of COVID-19 on the water sector
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Major campaign launched to encourage the nation to ‘Love Water’