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This response covers both ongoing consultation on a proposed increase in the cost of service and a new 
enforcement levy..

Water UK’s response to the Independent Water Commission’s Call for Evidence includes nine accompanying reports

This document sets out Water UK’s response to the Independent Water Commission's Call for Evidence.

The current regulatory system is no longer fit for purpose and the Independent Water Commission provides the opportunity for a reset. This will enable the sector to meet the long-term needs of people, our economy and our environment.

You can read our full submission by downloading the document on the right.

Water UK’s response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s consultation on water redetermination rules and guidance.

The European Commission is to start a review of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD). It is looking increasingly uncertain that any member state will be able to achieve good status in all water bodies by the 2015 deadline and significant use of exemptions and changes to other measures are required.

Water UK response to the Public Accounts Committee report on regulation of the water industry.

Drinking water in the UK is among the very best in the world and any further EU intervention could lead to unnecessary extra costs to customers, says Water UK.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on drinking water policy, to see where improvements could be made. It covers areas such as the current level of drinking water quality, the main threats to drinking water, the information needs of citizens, and possible additional actions that could be taken at EU level.

On Wednesday 14 October 2015 the National Audit Office published its review of regulation and the water industry. The water industry has worked closely with the NAO over many months and provided a range of figures and information to assist their review of regulation in the sector.