The biggest ever in-depth investigation of sewer blockages in the UK has revealed that wipes being flushed down toilets are causing serious problems in the sewerage system.
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Water UK publish Frontier Economics report into productivity
Water UK have commissioned Frontier Economics, with Professor David Saal of Loughborough University, to assess productivity in the English water sector since privatisation.
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Productivity in the water industry
Publications
Developing and Trialling Wastewater Resilience Metrics
Water UK, on behalf of the 21st Century Drainage Programme, commissioned Atkins to develop and trial wastewater resilience metrics, with a view towards their potential use as common performance commitments at price reviews.
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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.
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Campaign calls for ban on 'misleading' wet wipes advertising
A report has been presented to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that calls for a ban on the word 'flushable' on wet wipes, which do not break down like conventional toilet paper after going down the U-bend.
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UK water companies lead global battle against 'misleading' wet wipes advertising
UK water companies are leading a global battle against misleading claims that wipes are flushable. These so called ‘flushable’ wet wipes cause misery to millions of people around the world by blocking sewers and contributing to nasty floods in their homes and wider environment.
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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.
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Wet wipes on beaches
The Marine Conservation Society report on wet wipes on beaches reveals the problems with wipes and other sanitary products being flushed down the loo.
Information, guidance & standards
Provision of water mains – best practice guidelines for the production of estimates, quotations and terms
The purpose of this best practice guideline is to explain the means by which water mains may be provided for new development and set out the information that water companies should provide developers and Self Lay organisations (SLOs) when responding to requests for mains to service new development.
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Investment, profits and tax
When companies invest for the future, they can defer - but not avoid - corporation tax due to the tax relief on capital allowances.
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Private water supplies
Water UK supports the ambition of water regulators in the UK to strive to improve the quality of drinking water provided by private water supplies.