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Water UK responds to Jeremy Corbyn comments on the water industry

UK water companies are leading a global battle against misleading claims that wipes are flushable. These so called ‘flushable’ wet wipes cause misery to millions of people around the world by blocking sewers and contributing to nasty floods in their homes and wider environment.

The water industry has put forward plans to improve its handling of extreme weather events.

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.

Water UK is supporting #binit4beaches this summer. Wet wipes and other hygiene products do not break down after being flushed and can cause havoc in the sewers and the natural environment. Remember, only flush the 3Ps: Pee, Poo and Paper.

Water UK responded to the EA consultation (4 March 2016) on the review of fire prevention plans at waste sites.

Water UK is supporting the #binit4beaches campaign this Christmas, fighting the festive fat.

The moving house guide has been launched by WaterSafe, the UK national accreditation body for approved plumbers, which has the full backing of and the UK water industry

Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of Water UK, has responded to the publication of Labour's 'Clear Water' report.

Update: the Fine to Flush ‘wet wipe’ certification will come to an end in March 2024.