News, Views & Publications

A true measure of leakage

Leakage is affected by the weather, especially in cold winters, and so may rise or fall from one year to the next. Nevertheless the overall trend in leakage in England and Wales over the past ten years has been continuously downward.

How water companies measure leakage

Neither the UK water companies nor the industry regulators use percentage of total supply as a measure of leakage performance, as it is almost always misleading.

Shale gas and environmental legislation

In October, MEPs narrowly agreed to support proposals to amend the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive to include shale gas projects

HBF and Water UK publish building protocol

Water UK and the Home Builders Federation (HBF) have agreed a protocol regarding water infrastructure in contaminated land.

Strategy to address marine pollution

The effects of marine litter on fragile and irreplaceable ecosystems can be catastrophic, killing birds, fish and shellfish and choking plant life.

Groundwater protection and the revision of the Groundwater Directive

Water UK considers that the Groundwater Directive (GWD) is fit for purpose and does not require amendment.

Water UK comment on the National Infrastructure Plan

The Government's National Infrastructure Plan published today has highlighted the crucial contribution that investing in infrastructure will make to long term economic growth in the UK.

Water UK statement on water companies' PR14 business plans

Water companies have listened to their customers over the last year and looked to ensure their bills for 2015-2020 will be as low as possible, while also continuing to invest so customers can count on safe, reliable water and sewerage services.

Price Review 2014 briefings

Water UK background briefings provide further information on the 2014 Price Review and key features of the water industry.

Water UK response to Secretary of State letter to company CEOs

Water UK has responded to a letter from the Secretary of State to water company CEOs.

Industry facts and figures 2013

Water companies collate and publish useful information about their operations, their investment and their performance.

Water UK's response to Ofwat's consultation - Setting price controls for 2015-20 – framework and approach

This response focuses on a number of key high-level points concerning the methodology and the 2014 price review following discussion with member companies.

Response to Defra consultation on Strategic Policy Statement

Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on the draft Strategic Policy Statement and directions to Ofwat.

Public urged to prepare homes against the ‘big thaw’

Water UK response to Government's Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan

Response to the Environment Agency’s annual report on environmental performance

Fine to Flush - A Wet Wipe Revolution

‘Fine to Flush’ standard celebrates 100th accreditation

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