News, Views & Publications

Recast of the EU Drinking Water Directive

This paper supports Water UK's proposed amendments to the recast Drinking Water Directive.

Response to Ofwat's report into freeze-thaw

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to a report by Ofwat on the freeze/thaw event in Spring 2018.

Water UK response to GMB 'Take Back the Tap' campaign

Water UK response to GMB 'Take Back The Tap' Campaign.

Water UK response to EA's State of the Environment report

Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's State of the Environment report

Response to National Infrastructure Commission

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on the water sector.

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.

Drinking Water Directive revision consultation

Water UK responded (15 April 2016) to the consultation on the revision of the Drinking Water Directive.

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.

Increased transparency over developer services

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

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.

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.

Michael Roberts City Conference 2018 Speech

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).

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.

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.

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.

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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