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Water bills on average comprise less than 1% of household expenditure, and water companies continue to help all hard-pressed UK households by charging stable and affordable prices.

The Landlord TAP website is up and running, giving all landlords an easy way to provide basic details of tenants responsible for paying their water bill and helping to tackle this major source of water debt.

Many commentators have pointed out that, despite the rise of the Green Party as a force in national politics, the environment has not been a mainstream issue during this election campaign. At a time of austerity, it’s argued, voters see concern about environmental issues as a marginal issue, which pales into insignificance compared to worries about jobs, homes and health. And yet the predictions are more alarming than ever.

Water customers in England and Wales can now go to an independent adjudicator if their complaint has not been resolved by their water company and after intervention from CCWater.

From this month, nearly all water companies will have tariffs in place to help customers who are struggling to pay, to reduce their bills.

Differences and tensions have emerged across Europe about the future of EU environmental targets under the Water Framework Directive, the major piece of legislation which impacts on the water sector.

A recent report by the Marine Conservation Society on wet wipes on beaches revealed the problems with wipes and other sanitary products being flushed down the loo.

Regulations under the Town and Country Planning Act that will make water companies statutory consultees for fracking were laid before Parliament last week and are due to come into force in mid-April.

Water customers in England and Wales can now go to an independent adjudicator if their complaint has not been resolved by their water company and after intervention from the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).

Water Saving Week (22-28 March) sets daily challenges to help get us all thinking about the importance of saving water.

The UK water sector believes that access to clean water and sanitation is absolutely essential, which is why we are supporting World Water Day.

The Marine Conservation Society report on wet wipes on beaches reveals the problems with wipes and other sanitary products being flushed down the loo.