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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World Water Week 2014 - Stockholm
World Water Week is a key platform for discussions on global water issues. This year's event brings together 200 different companies in over 100 different events. The event is organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
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Private water supplies
Water UK supports the ambition of water regulators in the UK to strive to improve the quality of drinking water provided by private water supplies.
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EU consults on drinking water
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on drinking water policy, to see where improvements could be made. It covers areas such as the current level of drinking water quality, the main threats to drinking water, the information needs of citizens, and possible additional actions that could be taken at EU level.
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Onshore Oil and Gas Licensing Assessment
Water UK response to Department for Energy and Climate Change consultation
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Abstraction reform - response to Defra consultation
Water UK response to Defra consultation 'Making the Most of Every Drop - Consultation on Reforming the Water Abstraction Management System'.
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European Commission principles on shale gas
The European Commission has published a series of "common minimum principles" for Member States on the extraction of shale gas using hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The principles lay down areas where Member States should focus national requirements in their planning and environmental requirements. They do not indicate any support or otherwise for the recovery of shale gas.
Information, guidance & standards
Contaminated land assessment guidance
Protocols published by agreement between Water UK and the Home Builders Federation.
Information, guidance & standards
Supply of water to automatic fire sprinkler systems
The guidance published here is agreed in accordance with any organisations indicated but is not subject to enforcement by Water UK.
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2020 Budget: a huge opportunity to take a bold step towards a net zero carbon future
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Former Water UK policy expert awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
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Faster together: uniting the UK water industry on the road to net zero