Water UK is supporting the #RainDownTheDrain campaign this week to help ensure that the fantastic achievements for our water environment aren't damaged.
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Water UK response to Government's Environment Plan
Water UK has responded to the publication of the Government's Environment Plan.
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This holiday, don’t be a pain in the drain
If you want a care-free Christmas, there’s one sure way to keep the air clear. Spare our sewers from yuletide leftovers, unwanted fat and roast run-off.
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Fighting the festive fat
Water companies across the UK are working with Sainsbury’s and Waitrose to give away around 200,000 fat traps and funnels to people buying their Christmas turkey or roast. Each year, thousands of sewer blockages happen because people pour cooking fat, oil and grease (FOG) down their kitchen sinks.
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Water companies’ short and long term responses to the floods
Companies worked around the clock alongside the Environment Agency, local authorities and other emergency services to help minimise the impacts of the floods on drinking water and sewerage services.
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Don’t contribute to fatbergs this Easter
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Don't drain the festive fat - #binit4beaches
Water UK is supporting the #binit4beaches campaign this Christmas, fighting the festive fat.
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Water UK supports #binit4beaches
Water UK is supporting #binit4beaches this summer. Wet wipes and other hygiene products do not break down after being flushed and can cause havoc in the sewers and the natural environment. Remember, only flush the 3Ps: Pee, Poo and Paper.
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WaterSafe moving house campaign
The moving house guide has been launched by WaterSafe, the UK national accreditation body for approved plumbers, which has the full backing of and the UK water industry
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INDA & EDANA introduce new practice on labelling wipes
Water UK welcomes the recent issue of INDA & EDANA's new code of practice on labelling of wipes.
The new requirement for wipes manufacturers to prominently display a ‘Do Not Flush’ label on the front of products illustrates the cross-sector willingness to work to prevent customer confusion.
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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.
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Non-flushable wipes and other products
Baby wipes, cleaning wipes and other non-flushable products can block sewers and cost customers and water and sewerage companies millions of pounds a year in cleaning and repairs.