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Wipes in Sewer Blockage Study Final Report

Study on wipes in sewer blockage published in December 2017

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.

Wipes in sewers blockage study

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.

Monitoring product labelling and plastic content

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.

Bag it and #binit4beaches

Water UK is supporting the bag it and #binit4beaches campaign this autumn.

Water UK publish Frontier Economics report into productivity

Water UK have commissioned Frontier Economics, with Professor David Saal of Loughborough University, to assess productivity in the English water sector since privatisation.

Productivity in the water industry

England's bathing waters maintain high standards

The Department for Environment, has announced today that 98.3% of bathing waters in England met the tough standards for water quality in 2017.

Developing and Trialling Wastewater Resilience Metrics

Water UK, on behalf of the 21st Century Drainage Programme, commissioned Atkins to develop and trial wastewater resilience metrics, with a view towards their potential use as common performance commitments at price reviews.

Latest developer services results published

The latest figures on the levels of performance achieved by English and Welsh water companies in delivering developer services have been published by Water UK.

Water and energy join up to give more help to customers

A major new initiative by the water and energy sectors will ensure more customers get the right help from their utility providers when they need it.

Water UK response to WWF 'Flushed Away' report

Water UK has responded to WWF's 'Flushed Away' report.

Productivity improvement in the water and sewerage industry in England since privatisation

Water UK commissioned Frontier Economics, with Professor David Saal of Loughborough University, to assess productivity in the English water sector since privatisation.

Water UK response to Jeremy Corbyn's speech at Labour Party Conference 2017

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to Jeremy Corbyn's speech at the Labour Party Conference.

The water industry has come a long way since privatisation

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to John McDonnell's speech at the Labour Party Conference.

All-time low in written complaints to water companies

CCWater's latest complaints report reveals an all-time low in the number of written complaints made to water companies, after a significant fall in unwanted contacts by water customers since 2010.

More support for vulnerable customers

A report from the Consumer Council for Water shows that the number of customers receiving help from water companies to pay their bills has risen by 93%.

Annual Review 2016/17

Water UK has published its annual review for 2016/17.