Abstraction reform - response to Defra consultation
Water UK response to Defra consultation 'Making the Most of Every Drop - Consultation on Reforming the Water Abstraction Management System'.
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Don’t create a Turkeyberg this Christmas, public urged
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Water UK response to Ofwat letter on storm overflows
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Statement on the impact of nationwide driver shortage on the water industry
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UK water companies complain to Trading Standards about 'flushable' products
UK water companies have written to Trading Standards over misleading packaging of wet wipes and other sanitary products that claim these items are ‘flushable’. These products cause misery to millions of people around the world by blocking sewers and contributing to floods.
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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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Gardeners urged to ditch the evening sprinkler as peak water demand surges
The record dry weather is bringing record peaks in water demand.
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Be “water aware” - tips for people at home
In the record sunny weather, water companies and the campaign group Waterwise are providing tips for the public to manage the higher demand for water.
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Leading retailers not embracing wet wipe ‘flushability’ standard
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UK heatwave: use water wisely
Thanks to above average rainfall in spring this year, water levels across the UK are in a healthy position – Britain is not about to go into a drought.
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Cryptosporidium
In the UK, water companies adopt a formal risk-based approach to assessing and managing Cryptosporidium and any other substance that could constitute a potential danger to human health.
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National Gardening Week 2017
This week is National Gardening Week. The water sector encourages everyone to enjoy their gardens efficiently.
These are some of Water UK's top tips for water efficiency in the garden.