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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.

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.

The water industry is continuing to play its part in the delivery of new homes in the UK by maintaining high standards of services to developers. The overall numbers remain high, with performance for this quarter at 97% for water supply and 100% for sewerage services between September and December.

Water UK considers that reducing the overall amount of slug pellets containing metaldehyde applied to land will be the most beneficial way of significantly reducing the risk of treated water metaldehyde exceedances.

Water UK responded to the EA consultation (4 March 2016) on the review of fire prevention plans at waste sites.

UK water companies provide essential infrastructure and services that support all industries and sectors and drive economic growth.

Water companies must be made statutory consultees in the planning process for applications relating to unconventional and oil gas development.

So that water companies can benchmark themselves against each other, they collate and share historic information about their operations, investment and performance.

Water UK has published its view of CAP reform, and how the regime could be used and adapted to promote better water quality.

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.