Water UK has published its first quarterly report on progress to drive improvements in managing the impacts of freeze-thaw events.
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Wrap up for winter
The water industry is working with the Met Office to remind people to get their homes and business ready for the winter.
As water temperatures are falling fast, it is important to ensure you and your property are sufficiently wrapped up.
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European Commission principles on shale gas
The European Commission has published a series of "common minimum principles" for Member States on the extraction of shale gas using hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The principles lay down areas where Member States should focus national requirements in their planning and environmental requirements. They do not indicate any support or otherwise for the recovery of shale gas.
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Response to Defra consultation on Strategic Policy Statement
Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on the draft Strategic Policy Statement and directions to Ofwat.
Information, guidance & standards
Disposal of contaminated water (May 2018)
Joint protocol for the disposal of contaminated water and associated wastes at incidents.
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Research shows more action needed to protect against growing drought risk
An effective response to the significant and growing risk of drought in England and Wales is possible if concerted action is taken now, according to new research published by the water industry today.
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Number of English bathing water classed as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ rises again
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National Refill Day
The UK public are being urged to ditch single use plastic water bottles and switch to a reusable water bottle to cut plastic pollution
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Water UK response to Budget 2021
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United in the Race to Zero
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Water resources long term planning
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Surface development restrictions for hydraulic fracturing
Water UK welcomes the Government proposals forestablishing licence conditions the prevent hydraulic fracturing in wells drilled from the surface of key protected areas including high risk drinking water sources (defined as SPZ1).