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Microbeads face UK ban
The UK government has stated that it will consider a ban on plastic microbeads in personal care products such as face scrubs and shower gels. The beads are designed to exfoliate the skin, but as some are less than a millimetre wide, they can be missed by water filters after being rinsed off and travel into the sea.
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Water industry is working in the public interest
Water companies are putting public interest first and dealing firmly with issues which threaten trust, Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts said today (Thursday 1 March 2018).
Publications
Drought Resilience Metric: Development of a ‘Certainty Grade'
Atkins were commissioned to develop a drought resilience metric and an approach to certainty grading.
News
Hot weather guidance
Remember to stay hydrated in the hot weather. High temperatures can leave us vulnerable to dehydration. UK tap water is among the best in the world and now is a vital time to keep yourself topped up with it.
News
Water Saving Week 2017
Water Saving Week aims to raise awareness of the need for everyone to use water wisely - whatever the weather and wherever the location - to protect this precious and finite resource for generations to come.
Publications
Impact of shale gas on water and wastewater
Water UK and its members do not support or oppose the exploitation of shale gas. As with any activity of this nature there are inherent risks.
Information, guidance & standards
Managing through drought: code of practice and guidance for water companies on water use restrictions – 2013
Water UK and UKWIR (UK Water Industry Research) Code of Practice for water companies and stakeholders on the use of water restrictions.