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Drinking water pipes excluded for broadband
The European Commission has agreed not to put drinking water quality at risk by using underground supply pipes for broadband. This decision supports the UK position, led by Water UK and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and backed by water companies and authorities across Europe.
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New Connections Charging - Consultation
Water UK has launched a consultation on the implementation of the rules adopted by Ofwat in December 2016 on charging for “new connections”.
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Construction (Design and Management)
Occasional guidance note on Construction (Design and Management).
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City Conference 2017
After a tumultuous year in the political and economic world, Water UK is welcoming key representatives from across the UK’s water industry to our 17th annual City Conference.
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Rising developer standards
The second quarterly report of developer service standards shows water companies have improved on their overall levels of delivery and performance. The second quarterly figures for water supply have risen from 89% to 93% in response to 125,000 developer requests. For sewerage they are up from 94% to 97% - in response to 9,000 developer requests.
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Nationalisation would put achievements of the water industry at risk, MPs warned
Parliamentarians have been warned about the risks involved in any move to nationalise the water industry, with investment, service improvements, environmental standards and low bills all under threat.
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Water UK response to EA's State of the Environment report
Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's State of the Environment report
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Water and energy join up to give more help to customers
A major new initiative by the water and energy sectors will ensure more customers get the right help from their utility providers when they need it.