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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.
Publications
Biocidal Products Regulation and UK Legislation
Water UK's position on biocidal products regulation and UK legislation.
Information, guidance & standards
Disposal of contaminated water (May 2018)
Joint protocol for the disposal of contaminated water and associated wastes at incidents.
News
Research shows more action needed to protect against growing drought risk
An effective response to the significant and growing risk of drought in England and Wales is possible if concerted action is taken now, according to new research published by the water industry today.
Publications
Freeze-thaw report December 2018
Water UK has published its first quarterly report on progress to drive improvements in managing the impacts of freeze-thaw events.
News
Wrap up for winter
The water industry is working with the Met Office to remind people to get their homes and business ready for the winter.
As water temperatures are falling fast, it is important to ensure you and your property are sufficiently wrapped up.
As water temperatures are falling fast, it is important to ensure you and your property are sufficiently wrapped up.
News
European Commission principles on shale gas
The European Commission has published a series of "common minimum principles" for Member States on the extraction of shale gas using hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The principles lay down areas where Member States should focus national requirements in their planning and environmental requirements. They do not indicate any support or otherwise for the recovery of shale gas.