Water UK considers that reducing the overall amount of slug pellets containing metaldehyde applied to land will be the most beneficial way of significantly reducing the risk of treated water metaldehyde exceedances.
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Helping water customers who are struggling with bills
Water companies have a wide range of schemes to help customers who find paying their water bills a struggle – but making sure that help gets to the right customers at the right time is a major challenge
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Household water and sewerage bills for 2017-18
The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales for 2017-18 will be £395 – an increase of £6 (2%) compared with the previous year. The average bills for each company can be found on the Discover Water website, which brings together key information for customers about water companies in England and Wales.
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Developer services remain high for final 2016 results
The water industry is continuing to play its part in the delivery of new homes in the UK by striving for high standards for developer services.
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Water: open for business
There is not long left before more than 1.2 million small businesses, charities and public sector bodies in England will be free to choose their water and wastewater supplier.
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Christmas presents aren't for flushing
Children across the UK are eagerly waiting to find out what toys Santa will deliver this year - but did you know some toys end up down the U-Bend?
Wessex Water have discovered an incredible variety of much loved toys in their sewers, highlighting a serious message around what not to flush.
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Don’t be a pain on your drain this Christmas
Tipping turkey fat, gravy and other leftovers down the plughole can cause havoc in our drains and sewers. Save yourself a potential problem this Christmas and allow your festive fats to cool and solidify before throwing them away.
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Biocidal Products Regulation and UK Legislation
Water UK's position on biocidal products regulation and UK legislation.
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Impact of shale gas on water and wastewater
Water UK and its members do not support or oppose the exploitation of shale gas. As with any activity of this nature there are inherent risks.
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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.
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New website for customers to see how their water companies are performing
Customers can now quickly and easily see how their water company is performing and compare it to other companies. The information can be found on DiscoverWater.co.uk and has a comprehensive range of data covering a variety of topics.
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International flushability statement
A global statement has now been signed by 281 organisations across 20 countries outlining the water industry's current position regarding misleading