Groundwater protection and the revision of the Groundwater Directive
Water UK considers that the Groundwater Directive (GWD) is fit for purpose and does not require amendment.
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Water UK's response to Ofwat's consultation - Setting price controls for 2015-20 – framework and approach
This response focuses on a number of key high-level points concerning the methodology and the 2014 price review following discussion with member companies.
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Water UK response to CMA consultation on leakage enhancement totex allowances
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Letter to the Secretary of State - leakage
Water UK has written to Secretary of State for the Environment, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, on the subject of leakage.
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Learning from the impacts of the 2018 freeze-thaw
The water industry has put forward plans to improve its handling of extreme weather events.
Information, guidance & standards
Provision of water mains – best practice guidelines for the production of estimates, quotations and terms
The purpose of this best practice guideline is to explain the means by which water mains may be provided for new development and set out the information that water companies should provide developers and Self Lay organisations (SLOs) when responding to requests for mains to service new development.
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Water UK response to the DCLG planning consultation
Water companies must be made statutory consultees in the planning process for applications relating to unconventional and oil gas development.
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Water UK response to consultation on 'Continuation of essential supplies on insolvency'
Water UK has responded to an insolvency service consultation on the continuation of essential supplies, which could include water, to insolvent businesses.
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Response to EU Quality of Drinking Water consultation
The public drinking water supply is the cornerstone of our public health.
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Private water supplies
Water UK supports the ambition of water regulators in the UK to strive to improve the quality of drinking water provided by private water supplies.
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Biocidal Products Regulation and UK Legislation
Water UK's position on biocidal products regulation and UK legislation.
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The role of tap water in public health
This report explores the current landscape of the water sector, health and hydration science.