News, Views & Publications

Revision of the Drinking Water Directive (DWD)

The DWD has helped ensure water quality in the UK is world class. The European Commission is currently considering whether it needs to make revisions to the Directive.

Consumer dispute resolution scheme

A panel made up of three independent members, a representative from Ofwat, a representative from CCWater and two representatives from the water companies is overseeing the process to set up and run the Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme (ADR).

Water and energy companies join forces to help vulnerable customers

Customers who need extra help will, from April, get a more streamlined service from water and energy companies making it easier to get help and stay safe at home.

Water Saving Week 2016

Water UK is supporting a national week-long campaign to promote water saving methods for the home, garden, schools, workplace and communities. 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.

Water UK supports World Water Day

The UK water sector knows that access to clean water and sanitation for all is vital, which is why we are supporting World Water Day.

Defra consultation on Water Supply (Water Quality) regulations 2016

Water UK responded (14 March 2016) to Defra's consultation on the Water Supply (Water Quality) regulations 2016

Grants for access to tap water

Last month (February 2016) saw the opening of the process to obtain grants to promote or provide access to tap water for children in public spaces.

Agriculture and water

Sarah Mukherjee, Director of Environment at Water UK, set out how EU policymakers can improve the the link between farms and water policy to protect both farmers and the environment.

Major reviews of EU water policy in 2016

Although there is no new legislation on water expected from the EU this year, there are some very significant reviews of existing directives either already underway or about to start.

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.