National guidance for healthcare waste water discharges
Healthcare organisations undertake a number of activities that do, or have the potential to, result in the discharge of various items and substances to sewerage systems.
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Waste water
… WastewaterWastewater Improving sewers and promoting best practice at home …
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Our 25 year plan for waste water
… Our 25 year plan for wastewater Our 25 year plan for wastewater To expand sewers and reduce sewage going into …
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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.
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Only flush poo, pee and paper
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.
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Michael Roberts City Conference speech 2016
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New Year, new you, no more flushing wet wipes down the loo.
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Naughty or Nice? Keep your pipes on the Nice list this Christmas by binning your Fats, Oils and Greases
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Fats Block Pipes
… year Cooking fats poured down the sink, even with hot water and washing up liquid, can soon set hard in cold pipes. … into a container and once cooled, place into a bin or food waste caddy Wipe grease from pans using kitchen roll before washing Use a sink strainer to catch food waste before it reaches the pipe Protect your business Ensure …
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Water UK responds to publication of Event Duration Monitoring data
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We must invest in our sewers. Regardless of their age.
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Fine to Flush - a major new development in the fight against fatbergs
The fight against fatbergs has received a major boost with the publication of a new official standard identifying which wet wipes can be flushed down toilets safely.