News, Views & Publications

Water UK appoints new directors

Two new directors will be joining Water UK in September as part of a re-structuring of the organisation. Rae Stewart is to become Director of Corporate Affairs and Stuart Colville will join as Director of Strategy.

Self-lay code of practice

This Code of Practice is for when a Developer appoints an independent Self-Lay Provider (known as a SLP) to undertake the contestable work of designing and/or installing water mains and services on a new development site in England and Wales

Water UK response to Labour Party manifesto

The Labour Party has launched their manifesto today (16 May 2017). Water UK has responded to the plans within the manifesto.

Attitudes to tap water in public

A recent YouGov study for Keep Britain Tidy found that a large portion of the population aren't aware of our rights around the availability of water out of the house. Our bodies require a regular intake of water to survive and function, and Water UK believes that an extension to the availability of tap water would be a positive step for public health

Water companies maintain high standards for developers

The water industry is continuing to play its part in the delivery of new homes in the UK by maintaining high standards of services to developers. The overall numbers remain high, with performance for this quarter at 97% for water supply and 100% for sewerage services between September and December.

Efra Committee report supports positions adopted by Water UK

A report published today (26 April) by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, scrutinising the implementation of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, supports many of the positions adopted by Water UK in its evidence to the Committee.

Opening the water retail market

The launch of the water retail market in England on the 1st April marked the successful delivery of one of the largest and most complicated industry-wide change programmes ever undertaken by the water sector. More than 1.2 million businesses, charities and public sector customers in England, from micro businesses and SMEs to large corporates and the public sector, can now choose their water retailer for the first time.

Neil Dhot to leave Water UK

Water UK's Head of Corporate Affairs, Neil Dhot, is to leave after almost four years in the role.

National Gardening Week 2017

This week is National Gardening Week. The water sector encourages everyone to enjoy their gardens efficiently. These are some of Water UK's top tips for water efficiency in the garden.

New Connections Charging - Consultation

Water UK has launched a consultation on the implementation of the rules adopted by Ofwat in December 2016 on charging for “new connections”.

Water is open for business

From today (1st April 2017), up to 1.2 million businesses and other non-household customers in England are now able to choose their supplier of water and wastewater retail services. This marks the extension of retail competition in the non-household water supply market to England, following its earlier introduction in Scotland.

Water Saving Week 2017

Water Saving Week aims to raise awareness of the need for everyone to use water wisely - whatever the weather and wherever the location - to protect this precious and finite resource for generations to come.

Defra publish strategic policy statement

Defra have published their strategic policy statement for the water industry for consultation. This document sets out the government’s strategic priorities for Ofwat’s regulation of the water sector in England.

Michael Roberts City Conference speech 2017

City Conference 2017

After a tumultuous year in the political and economic world, Water UK is welcoming key representatives from across the UK’s water industry to our 17th annual City Conference.

City Conference speech 2017

National Apprenticeship Week 2017

The water industry is fully committed to the training and career development of apprentices as part of its work to deliver its commitments to its customers and the environment, now and for the future.

NIRC questionnaire on sector interaction and information flow

Water UK responded to the NIRC questionnaire on sector interaction and information flow.