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Water companies maintain high standards for developers
The water industry is continuing to play its part in the delivery of new homes in the UK by maintaining high standards of services to developers. The overall numbers remain high, with performance for this quarter at 97% for water supply and 100% for sewerage services between September and December.
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Water UK response to the DCLG planning consultation
Water companies must be made statutory consultees in the planning process for applications relating to unconventional and oil gas development.
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Water UK's response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation on strengthening the regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors
Information, guidance & standards
National guidance document on the provision of water for firefighting
This national guidance document, produced jointly by the water industry and the Fire & Rescue Services, aims to promote liaison and encourage understanding of issues between both parties. This edition incorporates the latest legislative changes and more recent developments.
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Occasional Guidance Note: The Classification & Management of Confined Space Entries (2019)
The Energy and Utility Skills Council (EUSC) have developed National Occupational Standards (NOS) for entry into confined spaces. The Water industry has produced this Occasional Guidance Note (OGN) to record a number of risk assessment and control measures including these in support the use of these competency standards.
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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.
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Response to Ofwat's report into freeze-thaw
Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to a report by Ofwat on the freeze/thaw event in Spring 2018.