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The DWD has helped ensure water quality in the UK is world class. The European Commission is currently considering whether it needs to make revisions to the Directive.

A panel made up of three independent members, a representative from Ofwat, a representative from CCWater and two representatives from the water companies is overseeing the process to set up and run the Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme (ADR).

Customers who need extra help will, from April, get a more streamlined service from water and energy companies making it easier to get help and stay safe at home.

Water UK is supporting a national week-long campaign to promote water saving methods for the home, garden, schools, workplace and communities. Water Saving Week aims to raise awareness of the need for everyone to use water wisely - whatever the weather and wherever the location - to protect this precious and finite resource for generations to come.

The UK water sector knows that access to clean water and sanitation for all is vital, which is why we are supporting World Water Day.

Water UK responded (14 March 2016) to Defra's consultation on the Water Supply (Water Quality) regulations 2016

Last month (February 2016) saw the opening of the process to obtain grants to promote or provide access to tap water for children in public spaces.

Sarah Mukherjee, Director of Environment at Water UK, set out how EU policymakers can improve the the link between farms and water policy to protect both farmers and the environment.

Although there is no new legislation on water expected from the EU this year, there are some very significant reviews of existing directives either already underway or about to start.

The future regulatory framework was the main theme of debate among water companies, investors and stakeholders at the recent Water UK City Conference. Views were given from attendees on Ofwat’s Water 2020 framework. Rory Stewart MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at DEFRA also spoke at the conference.

Water UK responded to the EA consultation (4 March 2016) on the review of fire prevention plans at waste sites.