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The Department for Environment, has announced today that 98.3% of bathing waters in England met the tough standards for water quality in 2017.

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to a report by Ofwat on the freeze/thaw event in Spring 2018.

The Water UK Innovation Hub earlier this month brought together water companies, regulators and stakeholders to share insights, best practice and new ways to collaborate on tackling consumer vulnerability.

A website is up and running for landlords to provide voluntarily basic contact information about their tenants so water companies can register them for billing and tackle this major source of water debt.

Many commentators have pointed out that, despite the rise of the Green Party as a force in national politics, the environment has not been a mainstream issue during this election campaign. At a time of austerity, it’s argued, voters see concern about environmental issues as a marginal issue, which pales into insignificance compared to worries about jobs, homes and health. And yet the predictions are more alarming than ever.

The Labour Party has launched their manifesto today (16 May 2017). Water UK has responded to the plans within the manifesto.

Today’s report from the Consumer Council for Water shows that while written complaints are marginally down on last year, it is the eighth successive annual reduction and written complaints are now down 60% compared to eight years ago.

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.

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on the water sector.

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.

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.

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.