http://www.water.org.uk/ en-uk http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/dwi-2008-drinking-water-reporthttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/dwi-2008-drinking-water-report 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/walker-review-interim-reporthttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/walker-review-interim-report 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 de... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/response-to-river-basin-planshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/response-to-river-basin-plans Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's consultation on draft River Basin Management Plans. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/response-to-draft-rbmphttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/response-to-draft-rbmp 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. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/comment/eco-systemshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/comment/eco-systems Let's develop expertise in valuing environmental benefits as eco-system services, but not at the expense of existing strengths and disciplines. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/eafloodshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/eafloods 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. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/cc18junehttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/cc18june Government climate projections released today highlight an urgent need for planning in critical sectors of the economy. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/regional-priceshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/regional-prices Unison correctly points to regional differences in water bills but not the main reason they exist. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/water-industry-responsible-businesshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/water-industry-responsible-business The water industry is again recognised in national corporate responsibility awards announced today by Business in the Community (BITC). Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/decc-crc-consultationhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/decc-crc-consultation Water UK has responded to the DECC's consultation on the Draft Order to Implement the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), scheduled to come into effect April 2010. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/new-briefing-on-mitigationhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/new-briefing-on-mitigation Policy and regulation are hampering water industry efforts to bring down greenhouse gas emissions. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/sustainable-wfdhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/news/press-releases/sustainable-wfd The Water UK Chief Executive underlines the importance of involving wider interests in protecting and enhancing the water environment. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-on-epp-phase-2http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-on-epp-phase-2 Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on the second phase of Environmental Permitting Programme. Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-response-salmon-and-fishhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-response-salmon-and-fish Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on modernisation of salmon and freshwater fisheries legislation%3B new order to address the passage of fish. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ea-consultation-on-polluhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ea-consultation-on-pollu Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's consultation on WFD Pollution Reduction Plans for chemicals. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/draft-statutory-instrument-http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/draft-statutory-instrument- Water UK has responded to Defra's Draft Statutory Instrument to amend provisions of the Water Resources Act 1991 for Water Protection Zones, and related Draft Statutory Guidance for the Environment Agency Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/definition-of-zero-carbon-homeshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/definition-of-zero-carbon-homes Water UK has responded to a Communities and Local Government consultation on the definition of zero carbon homes and non-domestic buildings. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-on-england-and-wales-http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-on-england-and-wales- Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's consultation on England and Wales Pollution Inventory 2009. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-on-carbon-units--the-net-ukhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-on-carbon-units--the-net-uk Water UK fully supports the development of a carbon accounting scheme to monitor compliance with targets and budgets in the Climate Change Bill. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/directions-to-the-environment-agencyhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/directions-to-the-environment-agency Water UK has responded to the joint Defra and Welsh Assembly Government consultation. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-response-http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-response- Although private supplies are, by definition, not the responsibility of the statutory water suppliers, there are potential implications for statutory suppliers from some of the draft proposals set out in the consultation. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ofwat-consultation-accounting-separationhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ofwat-consultation-accounting-separation Water UK has responded to Ofwat's consultation Accounting Separation- Consultation on allocation of activities between business units . Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ea-standard-rules-consultation-no--2-http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ea-standard-rules-consultation-no--2- Water UK represents the water and waste water service providers at UK and European level. Our members contribute to protection and enhancement of the environment and public health. Water UK supports the principles of sustainability, better streamli... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/defra-revised-waste-exemptionshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/defra-revised-waste-exemptions Water UK has responded to the government's consultation on Revised Waste Exemption from Environmental Permitting, and welcomes the rationalisation of the current regime and the clarity it will bring to the water industry. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/cave-review-response-on-innovationhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/cave-review-response-on-innovation Water UK has responded to the questions on innovation in the call for evidence of the Cave Review on competition and innovation. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/statutory-consultation-on-the-renewableshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/statutory-consultation-on-the-renewables The UK water industry generates over 515 GWh of renewable energy annually. There is potential for this to increase. However, in a heavily regulated industry, this requires appropriate policies and incentive mechanisms. At present, the Renewable Oblig... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/uk-renewable-energy-strategy---berr-http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/uk-renewable-energy-strategy---berr- The water industry supports the Government's aim to increase the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources. The UK water industry generates over 515 GWh of renewable energy annually. There is potential for this to increase. However, in a ... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ofwats-water-efficiency-targetshttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ofwats-water-efficiency-targets Water UK has responded to Ofwat's consultation on Future Water Efficiency Targets. Water companies have an important role in promoting the efficient use of water, but they cannot do this alone. The regulator needs to make it clear that it is a soc... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-response-to-cave-reviewhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/consultation-response-to-cave-review Water UK has responded to part of the call for evidence from the Cave Review on competition and innovation. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ofwat-review-of-competitionhttp://www.water.org.uk/home/policy/statements-and-responses/ofwat-review-of-competition Water UK has responed to Ofwat's second part of its consultation on the way competition in its various forms may be promoted in the industry. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100