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Information, guidance & standards
Occasional Guidance Note: The Classification & Management of Confined Space Entries (2019)
The Energy and Utility Skills Council (EUSC) have developed National Occupational Standards (NOS) for entry into confined spaces. The Water industry has produced this Occasional Guidance Note (OGN) to record a number of risk assessment and control measures including these in support the use of these competency standards.
Information, guidance & standards
National guidance document on the provision of water for firefighting
This national guidance document, produced jointly by the water industry and the Fire & Rescue Services, aims to promote liaison and encourage understanding of issues between both parties. This edition incorporates the latest legislative changes and more recent developments.
News
Water nationalisation plans for England risk significant funding shortage
Nationalising the water industry in England would undo years of improvements and risks losing essential funding for the future, according to Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts.
News
Response to Ofwat's report into freeze-thaw
Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to a report by Ofwat on the freeze/thaw event in Spring 2018.
News
Michael Roberts responds to Labour Party comments
Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the Labour Party’s comments (11th February) about water companies’ profits.
News
Water UK response to Centre for Policy Studies report on the cost of nationalisation
Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the Centre for Policy Studies report on the cost of nationalisation.
Publications
Developer services audit
Water UK has published the results of an extensive independent audit into companies’ reporting of developer services performance.
Publications
Self-lay code of practice
This Code of Practice is for when a Developer appoints an independent Self-Lay Provider (known as a SLP) to undertake the contestable work of designing and/or installing water mains and services on a new development site in England and Wales