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Amendment to permitted development rights for drilling boreholes for groundwater monitoring for petroleum exploration
Water UK welcomes the Government proposals to amend the scope of the permitted development rights for the drilling of boreholes associated with groundwater monitoring needs for petroleum exploration.
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Highly skilled apprentices help water sector meet future challenges
The water industry is fully committed to the training and career development of apprentices as part of its work to deliver its commitments to its customers and the environment, now and for the future.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2017
The water industry is fully committed to the training and career development of apprentices as part of its work to deliver its commitments to its customers and the environment, now and for the future.
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ConnectRight: drain connections
Misconnected drains can pollute local streams, rivers and beaches, damage wildlife and cause considerable health risks. ConnectRight is a partnership of organisations who are working to reduce water pollution from drains and sewers.
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Shale gas and water
Water UK, through Eureau, is joining a three-year European Commission work programme to develop a best available technology reference document for oil and gas, which will take full consideration of environmental protection. Over the past four years, Water UK's positioning has focused on ensuring that if shale gas developments are to take place, they can do so with the water utility fully involved and with water and wastewater concerns addressed from the outset.
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Developing and Trialling Wastewater Resilience Metrics
Water UK, on behalf of the 21st Century Drainage Programme, commissioned Atkins to develop and trial wastewater resilience metrics, with a view towards their potential use as common performance commitments at price reviews.
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Housing and Planning Bill: Crucial clause on flood prevention
A vital new measure in the Housing and Planning Bill has been proposed by the House of Lords that will help ensure essential flood prevention measures are put in place at new housing developments.
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Leakage Conference 2015
The Water UK Annual Leakage Conference will once again bring together member companies, regulators, government agencies, manufacturers and the wider supply chain to explore operational and technical developments within the sector.
Information, guidance & standards
Cyber security principles for the water industry
Water UK has produced a set of principles and recommendations to help its members address the risks posed to water and waste water services by cyber related threats.