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Independent analysis shows universal concern among investors with urgent environmental improvements put at risk.

Water companies in England and Wales will invest more than £8 billion in 2019-20. The investment comes in the fifth year of a £44 billion spending commitment from 2015 to 2020.

The extraction of shale gas poses potential risks to groundwater reserves, for example through contamination with chemicals used in the fracking process. However, the Infrastructure Act, passed last month, will help mitigate these risks. It states that water companies will need to be consulted for all planning applications involving the boring for, or getting of, oil and natural gas from shale.

Water UK is leading the debate in Europe on options available to address the growing concerns about the prevalence of pharmaceuticals. At present, we believe it is not practical to set formal regulatory standards for pharmaceutical residues in water (either for raw water or tap water) until further research on costs and benefits, supported by robust science, becomes available.

Water UK response to GMB 'Take Back The Tap' Campaign.

Water UK's Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the SMF's report on the costs of nationalising the water industry.

Commenting on Ofwat’s launch of consultation on methodology for PR19, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of Water UK, said: “Today’s launch is a significant milestone in the forthcoming price review for water companies in England and Wales for the period 2020 to 2025

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

Water UK considers that the Groundwater Directive (GWD) is fit for purpose and does not require amendment.

Customers can now quickly and easily see how their water company is performing and compare it to other companies. The information can be found on DiscoverWater.co.uk and has a comprehensive range of data covering a variety of topics.