News, Views & Publications

Response to Environmental Performance Assessment

Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the Environment Agency's Environmental Performance Assessment.

A briefing on the record and future plans of water companies

A briefing on the record and future plans of water companies.

Parliamentary reception speech

Nationalisation would put achievements of the water industry at risk, MPs warned

Parliamentarians have been warned about the risks involved in any move to nationalise the water industry, with investment, service improvements, environmental standards and low bills all under threat.

Increasing trust in water

UK heatwave: use water wisely

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.

Annual Review 2017/18

Water UK has published its annual review for 2017-18.

UK heatwave: use water wisely

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.

Response to NERA report into nationalisation

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to new research from NERA Economic Consulting on the impact of nationalisation of utilities on UK household savings’ and pensions.

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.