Supply of water to automatic fire sprinkler systems
The guidance published here is agreed in accordance with any organisations indicated but is not subject to enforcement by Water UK.
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Water UK comment on the National Infrastructure Plan
The Government's National Infrastructure Plan published today has highlighted the crucial contribution that investing in infrastructure will make to long term economic growth in the UK.
Information, guidance & standards
Construction (Design and Management)
Occasional guidance note on Construction (Design and Management).
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For consultation: Codes for Adoption
In November 2017, Ofwat published a new “Code” which amended the regulatory regime for all water companies which operate wholly or mainly in England.
Information, guidance & standards
Understanding for potential safety events - network water ingress into gas pipes (December 2002)
Representatives from both sectors have met with gas experts in the Health and Safety Executive to agree workable priority action should network water get into gas pipes in such a manner as to disrupt service.
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Steps to improve infrastructure delivery for housing
Following an initiative from government late last year, the water sector was quick to establish a scheme to compare companies’ performances relating to delivery of infrastructure. The second performance report was published in October. Related further initiatives include the industry’s own system for measuring customer satisfaction, planned for launch in 2016, and an overhaul of the charging regime made possible by Water Act 2014.
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Future of the water sector
Water companies have been contributing expertise and perspectives to inform the debate on the future of water, in partnership with all the sector's stakeholders. No one organisation has all the answers, so Water UK is hosting a marketplace of ideas, where water companies have been setting out their thoughts.
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Water UK response to Ofwat discussion paper on financial resilience in the water sector
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New Connections Charging - Consultation
Water UK has launched a consultation on the implementation of the rules adopted by Ofwat in December 2016 on charging for “new connections”.
Information, guidance & standards
Contaminated land assessment guidance
Protocols published by agreement between Water UK and the Home Builders Federation.
Information, guidance & standards
The water supply industry standards for chlorine gas installations (March 2011)
Guidance notes on the water supply industry standards for chlorine gas.
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Ofwat approve water industry plans to adopt sewerage assets