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        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.
  
      
  
    
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        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.
    
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        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.
  
      
  
    
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        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.
  
      
  
    
                      Information, guidance & standards
              
        Disposal of contaminated water (May 2018)
    Joint protocol for the disposal of contaminated water and associated wastes at incidents.
  
      
  
    
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        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.
  
      
  
    
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        Perspectives on leakage
    The annual Leakage Conference in October brings policy and regulatory perspectives from Ofwat, the Environment Agency and CCWater in an event that will see water industry presentations and debate on current issues, trends and challenges. The conference will be chaired by Martin Baggs, CEO Thames Water.