Water UK

In its annual report for 2008, the independent Drinking Water Inspectorate for England and Wales once again confirms high compliance with the European Drinking Water Directive.

Water UK is pleased that the Walker Review on water charging for domestic customers is now able to publish its interim report. Timing is of the essence if some of the recommendations of the report – we look particularly to those dealing with water debt – are to find their way into the forthcoming Floods and Water Management Bill.

Water UK has published its response to an Environment Agency consultation on draft River Basin Management Plans which aim to improve rivers, lakes, estuaries and other water courses.

Reports published today by the Environment Agency demand a serious policy debate about how to stop costs and disruption from flooding escalating as climate change gathers pace.

Government climate projections released today highlight an urgent need for planning in critical sectors of the economy.

Unison correctly points to regional differences in water bills but not the main reason they exist.

The water industry is again recognised in national corporate responsibility awards announced today by Business in the Community (BITC).

The Water UK Chief Executive underlines the importance of involving wider interests in protecting and enhancing the water environment.

Policy and regulation are hampering water industry efforts to bring down greenhouse gas emissions.

Water UK provides background information on industry finance and investment as water companies in England and Wales make preliminary announcements of financial results for the year to March 2009.