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Improving the environment, increasing trust

Water companies in England are fully on board with the reform programme proposed by industry regulator Ofwat and the Government’s ambitious environmental agenda, as companies look to boost trust in the sector and enhance their role in working in the public interest.

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Water UK response to Ofwat letter to the Environment Secretary

Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the publication of Ofwat's letter to the Environment Secretary, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.

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Increased transparency over developer services

Water UK has published information on the levels of service received by developers from their water companies.

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Water UK response to thaw of snow and ice

Water UK has responded to reports of multiple burst pipes caused by the thaw of snow and ice.

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Water industry is working in the public interest

Water companies are putting public interest first and dealing firmly with issues which threaten trust, Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts said today (Thursday 1 March 2018).

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Protect our environment - only #RainDownTheDrain

Water UK is supporting the #RainDownTheDrain campaign this week to help ensure that the fantastic achievements for our water environment aren't damaged.

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Michael Roberts responds to Labour Party comments

Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the Labour Party’s comments (11th February) about water companies’ profits.

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Water UK response to SMF report on the costs of nationalising the water industry

Water UK's Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the SMF's report on the costs of nationalising the water industry.

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Household water and sewerage bills for 2016-17

The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales for 2016-17 will be £389 – an increase of £2 (less than 1%) compared with the previous year. The increase is in line with the 5-year plans developed by every water and sewerage company after extensive consultation with customers and confirmed by the industry regulator, Ofwat, in 2014.

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Over £8 billion to be invested in water industry this year as bills rise by less than inflation

Water companies in England and Wales will invest more than £8 billion in 2018-19. The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales for 2018-19 will rise by less than inflation, and will help the ongoing investment.

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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.