Although water bills comprise less than 1% of household expenditure, water companies continue to help all hard-pressed UK households by charging stable and affordable prices.
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Hydration and health - report
Water UK has published the first in a series of reports on the role of drinking water and the nation’s health, to raise awareness of the benefits of tap water for health and hydration. This research paper explores the current landscape of the water sector, health and hydration science.
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Response to National Infrastructure Commission
Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on the water sector.
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Water and health
It was encouraging this month to note that tap water’s important role toward improving public health has been highlighted by two key institutions. The European Parliament, in its resolution following the Right2Water initiative, called on the Commission to do more to promote tap water. In the UK, the recent draft programme for the All Party Parliamentary Water Group held a space for Water and Public Health discussions.
Information, guidance & standards
UK Water Industry Distraction Burglary Protocol (May 2008)
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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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Attitudes to tap water in public
A recent YouGov study for Keep Britain Tidy found that a large portion of the population aren't aware of our rights around the availability of water out of the house. Our bodies require a regular intake of water to survive and function, and Water UK believes that an extension to the availability of tap water would be a positive step for public health
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Tap water for hydration – no filter needed
A few health commentators in the media are advising people to filter their water. However, it is not necessary to filter your tap water for any health reasons or because of any concerns around water quality.
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Water UK response to Ofwat letter to the Environment Secretary
Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the publication of Ofwat's letter to the Environment Secretary, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.
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Revision of the Drinking Water Directive (DWD)
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.
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Fantasy figures on water costs from Labour
Publications
Developer services audit
Water UK has published the results of an extensive independent audit into companies’ reporting of developer services performance.