News, Views & Publications

City Conference 2016

The future regulatory framework was the main theme of debate among water companies, investors and stakeholders at the recent Water UK City Conference. Views were given from attendees on Ofwat’s Water 2020 framework. Rory Stewart MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at DEFRA also spoke at the conference.

Michael Roberts City Conference speech 2016

EA consultation on fire prevention plans at waste sites

Water UK responded to the EA consultation (4 March 2016) on the review of fire prevention plans at waste sites.

Developer Services higher standards achieved

The water industry is helping to speed up the building of new homes by meeting its recently introduced standards for providing a range of services to developers over 95% of the time.

City Conference 2016

Now in its 16th year, the Water UK City Conference on Wednesday 2 March is the foremost financial event for the water sector, bringing together the industry's leaders with regulators and government bodies, investors, analysts, ratings agencies and City institutions to discuss future finance and investment.

Hydration and health - report

Water UK has published the first in a series of reports on the role of drinking water and the nation’s health, to raise awareness of the benefits of tap water for health and hydration. This research paper explores the current landscape of the water sector, health and hydration science.

The role of tap water in public health

This report explores the current landscape of the water sector, health and hydration science.

Water UK response to PAC report

Water UK response to the Public Accounts Committee report on regulation of the water industry.

Protecting customers in the non-household retail market

Response to Ofwat consultation by Resolving Water Disputes Limited (RWD), the company set up to operate a voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme in the water sector.

Use of inflation indices in the water sector - report by NERA Economic Consulting

Use of inflation indices in the water sector - report by NERA Economic Consulting

This holiday, don’t be a pain in the drain

If you want a care-free Christmas, there’s one sure way to keep the air clear. Spare our sewers from yuletide leftovers, unwanted fat and roast run-off.

Planning for the long term - update

Customers' number one priority for the water industry is safe, reliable supplies of water at a price they can afford. To deliver this, it's critically important that the water industry plans for the long term, because decisions and investments made today will determine the level of service that the industry can provide well into the future.

Surface development restrictions for hydraulic fracturing

Water UK welcomes the Government proposals forestablishing licence conditions the prevent hydraulic fracturing in wells drilled from the surface of key protected areas including high risk drinking water sources (defined as SPZ1).

Ensuring the water sector is resilient

The publication by Ofwat of the report of the Resilience Task and Finish Group is a significant step for the sector as we seek to ensure that our services are resilient, now and in the future.

Water company support for customers

Water companies are committed to helping households by charging stable and affordable prices. Ofwat’s report on affordability and debt (Tuesday 1 December) shows that companies are offering more support than ever to customers in need.

Government review into retail competition for household water services

Water companies are already working with all the sector’s stakeholders to deliver a choice of water supplier for all business, public sector and charity customers in England from April 2017.

Water UK welcomes new member

Water UK is delighted to announce that Independent Water Networks Limited (IWNL) has joined as a new member. IWNL provides water and sewerage services to both residential and business customers on new-build housing developments across the UK.

Resilience of water supplies

Customers' number one priority for the water industry is safe, reliable supplies of water at a price they can afford. To deliver this, it's critically important that the water industry plans for the long term, because decisions and investments made today will determine the level of service that the industry can provide well into the future.