Fine to Flush - a major new development in the fight against fatbergs
The fight against fatbergs has received a major boost with the publication of a new official standard identifying which wet wipes can be flushed down toilets safely.
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Water UK Statement on Surfers Against Sewage Water Quality Report
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Nationalisation would put achievements of the water industry at risk, MPs warned
Parliamentarians have been warned about the risks involved in any move to nationalise the water industry, with investment, service improvements, environmental standards and low bills all under threat.
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Water UK response to PAC report
Water UK response to the Public Accounts Committee report on regulation of the water industry.
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English water companies commit to planting 11 million trees by 2030
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United in the Race to Zero
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Saving water over the summer.
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UK bathing water quality
The latest results for compliance to the European Bathing Water Directive by UK coastal and inland bathing waters show that:
• 95.4% of UK bathing waters met the minimum standard - that is 595 out of 624 bathing waters
• 60% of bathing waters met the Directive’s excellent standard
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Two major milestones for the water industry
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INDA & EDANA introduce new practice on labelling wipes
Water UK welcomes the recent issue of INDA & EDANA's new code of practice on labelling of wipes.
The new requirement for wipes manufacturers to prominently display a ‘Do Not Flush’ label on the front of products illustrates the cross-sector willingness to work to prevent customer confusion.
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Water UK statement about Ofwat’s announcement on Final Determination
Under Final Determinations announced by Ofwat today, average water and waste water bills will come down by 5% in real terms over the next five years – a decrease in the average bill across England and Wales of £20 by 2020.
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"Bad for the environment, bad for customers, and bad for the economy" - Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts on Labour's manifesto nationalisation pledge