Fats Block Pipes

Protect your home or business from blockages and flooding - dispose of your cooking fats responsibly.

Bin The Wipe

When you use a wet wipe, put it in the bin, not down the loo!

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

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Statement on the impact of nationwide driver shortage on the water industry

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Economic Impacts of Covid-19 on the water sector

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From water to beer: helping pubs reopen after Covid-19

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Two Waitrose products join the fight against fatbergs as they get official ‘Fine to Flush’ approval

Update: the Fine to Flush ‘wet wipe’ certification will come to an end in March 2024.

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The health of rivers in England is improving thanks to the work of the water industry

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A Manifesto for Water: the future of the sector

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Response to Jeremy Corbyn comments

Michael Roberts, Chief Executive has responded to Jeremy Corbyn MP's comments.

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Water UK response to thaw of snow and ice

Water UK has responded to reports of multiple burst pipes caused by the thaw of snow and ice.

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New proof that flushing wipes is a major cause of sewer blockages

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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Impact of shale gas on water and wastewater

Water UK and its members do not support or oppose the exploitation of shale gas. As with any activity of this nature there are inherent risks.

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International flushability statement

A global statement has now been signed by 281 organisations across 20 countries outlining the water industry's current position regarding misleading