Groundwater protection and the revision of the Groundwater Directive
Water UK considers that the Groundwater Directive (GWD) is fit for purpose and does not require amendment.
Publications
Industry facts and figures 2013
Water companies collate and publish useful information about their operations, their investment and their performance.
Information, guidance & standards
Pipe crossings and pipe bridges risk assessment (April 2012)
Guidance note on pipe crossings and pipe bridges risk assessment
Information, guidance & standards
Levels of service for water main requisitions and service connections
Guidance on the Requirement of Information and Levels of Service for Water Main Requisitions and Service Connections
Information, guidance & standards
National guidance document on the provision of water for firefighting (3rd edition; Jan 2007)
This national guidance document, produced jointly by the water industry and the Fire & Rescue Services, aims to promote liaison and encourage understanding of issues between both parties. This edition incorporates the latest legislative changes and more recent developments.
Publications
A Leakage Routemap to 2050
Publications
Water UK position on new connections services
News
Briefing Note: Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
Publications
Water UK response to the EAC inquiry, Water Quality in Rivers
Information, guidance & standards
Construction (Design and Management)
Occasional guidance note on Construction (Design and Management).
Publications
CAP reform: a future for farming and water
Water UK has published its view of CAP reform, and how the regime could be used and adapted to promote better water quality.
Publications
Flushable products
Water companies have practical concerns about the suitability of disposing of many of these so-called 'flushable products' into public and private drainage and sewerage networks rather than as municipal solid waste.