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Thanks to above average rainfall in spring this year, water levels across the UK are in a healthy position – Britain is not about to go into a drought.

The water industry is continuing to play its part in the delivery of new homes in the UK by maintaining high standards of services to developers. The overall numbers remain high, with performance for this quarter at 97% for water supply and 100% for sewerage services between September and December.

UK water companies provide essential infrastructure and services that support all industries and sectors and drive economic growth.

The UK water sector knows that access to clean water and sanitation for all is vital, which is why we are supporting World Water Day.

Update on the UK heatwave.

The UK government has stated that it will consider a ban on plastic microbeads in personal care products such as face scrubs and shower gels. The beads are designed to exfoliate the skin, but as some are less than a millimetre wide, they can be missed by water filters after being rinsed off and travel into the sea.

Water companies are putting public interest first and dealing firmly with issues which threaten trust, Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts said today (Thursday 1 March 2018).

Remember to stay hydrated in the hot weather. High temperatures can leave us vulnerable to dehydration. UK tap water is among the best in the world and now is a vital time to keep yourself topped up with it.

Water Saving Week aims to raise awareness of the need for everyone to use water wisely - whatever the weather and wherever the location - to protect this precious and finite resource for generations to come.