Briefing Paper on managing water supplies during summer 2018 and preparing for 2019
A record of the water industry’s actions successfully managing water resources in the long, hot summer of 2018 has been published.
News
New research shows water companies in England and Wales outperform comparable water sectors in Europe
Water companies in England and Wales perform better than their main European counterparts, according to a major new report.
Information, guidance & standards
Asset Management Planning: Climate Change
Water UK planning tool to support a common approach for the water industry to assess adaptation risks and their incorporation into asset management planning. By MWH (for Water UK)
Publications
Finance briefings
These Water UK background briefings provide further information on the price review and key features of the water industry.
News
EFRA chair Neil Parish MP speaks out on water nationalisation in England
The chair of an influential House of Commons committee has spoken out over suggestions that the water industry in England should be taken over by the government.
News
Global survey rates Britain’s water and sewerage infrastructure as world class
Britain’s water supply and sewerage infrastructure is rated higher than all other sectors apart from airports according to a new global survey.
Publications
Setting of parametric values for pesticides
Over the past 25 years water utilities have invested heavily in drinking water treatment technology to ensure that water for consumption is of high quality.
News
England enjoys high-quality bathing waters during scorching summer
News
Letter to the Secretary of State
Water UK has written to Secretary of State for the Environment, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, on the subject of leakage.
Publications
Letter to the Secretary of State - leakage
Water UK has written to Secretary of State for the Environment, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, on the subject of leakage.
News
Water UK response to Efra Committee report on regulation
Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee report on regulation of the water industry.
News
Water nationalisation plans for England risk significant funding shortage
Nationalising the water industry in England would undo years of improvements and risks losing essential funding for the future, according to Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts.