Wipes in sewers blockage study
The biggest ever in-depth investigation of sewer blockages in the UK has revealed that wipes being flushed down toilets are causing serious problems in the sewerage system.
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Wipes in Sewer Blockage Study Final Report
Study on wipes in sewer blockage published in December 2017
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Monitoring product labelling and plastic content
This report examines both the current use of ‘do not flush’ labelling on products associated with sewer misuse and blockages and the plastic content of these products.
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DWMP engagement
During the summer of 2021, the Environment Agency worked in collaboration with Water UK and Ofwat to look at Risk Management Authority contributions towards the production of DWMPs.
Several examples of best practice were identified and these have been brought together in the DWMP engagement case studies summary.
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Water UK response to Defra's call for evidence on commonly littered and problematic plastic items
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Introduction to Sewerage Sector Guidance
A non-technical introduction to Sewerage Sector Guidance documentation approved by Ofwat under its Code for Adoption Agreements.