Water UK welcomes the recent issue of INDA & EDANA's new code of practice on labelling of wipes.
The new requirement for wipes manufacturers to prominently display a ‘Do Not Flush’ label on the front of products illustrates the cross-sector willingness to work to prevent customer confusion.
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Metaldehyde policy position
Water UK considers that reducing the overall amount of slug pellets containing metaldehyde applied to land will be the most beneficial way of significantly reducing the risk of treated water metaldehyde exceedances.
News
Campaign calls for ban on 'misleading' wet wipes advertising
A report has been presented to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that calls for a ban on the word 'flushable' on wet wipes, which do not break down like conventional toilet paper after going down the U-bend.
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UK water companies lead global battle against 'misleading' wet wipes advertising
UK water companies are leading a global battle against misleading claims that wipes are flushable. These so called ‘flushable’ wet wipes cause misery to millions of people around the world by blocking sewers and contributing to nasty floods in their homes and wider environment.
Information, guidance & standards
Environment Agency guidance on regulation of septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants
Information published by the Environment Agency for households and businesses with septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants.
Publications
Industry facts and figures 2014
So that water companies can benchmark themselves against each other, they collate and share historic information about their operations, investment and performance.
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Pharmaceutical residues in drinking water
Water UK supports the need for further research on both the occurrence of pharmaceutical residues in the environment and their removal in both wastewater and drinking water treatment. By establishing a robust scientific evidence base additional regulations could be considered.