08 Feb 2023

Average yearly water and sewerage bills in England and Wales are forecast to rise by £31 (7.5%) to £448 in the forthcoming year, below inflation (November CPIH inflation, which regulators set as the benchmark, was 9.3%). Water bills remain lower, in real terms, than they were a decade ago. Read more at Water UK The […]

09 Nov 2022

From Water UK The Discover Water website has been updated with the latest water industry performance data published by water companies for the year 2021/22. Discover Water allows the public to easily examine measures such as the quality of drinking water or customer satisfaction levels, using data compiled from across the whole of the water industry. This […]

10 Aug 2022

Water UK blog Water and sewerage are uniquely sensitive to the impacts of a changing climate. The water industry has been working hard on its response: from mitigating industry’s own carbon emissions, to managing the multi-decadal impact of increased rainfall, to preparing for increased algal blooms in water sources. More than any other impact, though, we worry about […]

03 Aug 2022

This summer, Water UK is reminding the public of the dangers of unauthorised swimming in reservoirs with a simple message – don’t swim on a whim! With temperatures hitting new highs and the start of the school summer holiday, many will be looking for ways to pass the day and stay cool. While reservoirs can […]

07 Jul 2022

Have your say on the future of drainage, wastewater and environmental water quality in your area, from Water UK. For the first time, consultations have been launched seeking views on long-term management plans for drainage and flood risk across England and Wales. Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs) are new statutory 25-year plans that look […]

25 May 2022

Ambitious, collaborative agenda needed to deliver for customers and the environment by 2050 White Paper from industry body Water UK sets out the sector’s vision for an improved water system in England by 2050 Without urgent action future generations will face significant challenges to maintain water supplies and tackle pressures on water quality and habitats […]

05 May 2022

Public encouraged to make every drop count this summer – as national water saving campaign is launched Water UK have launched their national Water’s Worth Saving campaign for 2022. Easy top-tips show how everyone can save water and money while protecting environment Water is an increasingly scarce natural resource that we must all do our […]