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Last month (February 2016) saw the opening of the process to obtain grants to promote or provide access to tap water for children in public spaces.

Water companies are working around the clock alongside the Environment Agency, local authorities and other emergency services to help minimise the impacts of the floods on drinking water and sewerage services.

In the UK, water companies adopt a formal risk-based approach to assessing and managing Cryptosporidium and any other substance that could constitute a potential danger to human health.

If you want a care-free Christmas, there’s one sure way to keep the air clear. Spare our sewers from yuletide leftovers, unwanted fat and roast run-off.

Water UK is supporting the #RainDownTheDrain campaign this week to help ensure that the fantastic achievements for our water environment aren't damaged.

This week is National Gardening Week. The water sector encourages everyone to enjoy their gardens efficiently.
These are some of Water UK's top tips for water efficiency in the garden.

The record dry weather is bringing record peaks in water demand.

The water industry has invested billions since the 1990s on measures that protect the UK’s bathing waters. The latest results from the European Environment Agency show that the UK is close to the top of the list for bathing waters that comply with the EU standards.

The Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, has announced plans to ban microbeads in cosmetic and cleaning products in the UK by 2017. This follows a report by the Environmental Audit Committee highlighting the damaging impact they can have on the marine environment.

Children across the UK are eagerly waiting to find out what toys Santa will deliver this year - but did you know some toys end up down the U-Bend?
Wessex Water have discovered an incredible variety of much loved toys in their sewers, highlighting a serious message around what not to flush.

In the record sunny weather, water companies and the campaign group Waterwise are providing tips for the public to manage the higher demand for water.