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Water UK and its members do not support or oppose the exploitation of shale gas. As with any activity of this nature there are inherent risks.

A global statement has now been signed by 281 organisations across 20 countries outlining the water industry's current position regarding misleading

UK water companies have written to Trading Standards over misleading packaging of wet wipes and other sanitary products that claim these items are ‘flushable’. These products cause misery to millions of people around the world by blocking sewers and contributing to floods.

The Marine Conservation Society is leading a campaign to ensure wet wipes go in the bin, not down the loo.
Toilets are designed for the three Ps only: poo, pee and (toilet) paper.

The UK government has stated that it will consider a ban on plastic microbeads in personal care products such as face scrubs and shower gels. The beads are designed to exfoliate the skin, but as some are less than a millimetre wide, they can be missed by water filters after being rinsed off and travel into the sea.

Water UK welcomes the Government proposals forestablishing licence conditions the prevent hydraulic fracturing in wells drilled from the surface of key protected areas including high risk drinking water sources (defined as SPZ1).

Water UK welcomes the Government proposals to amend the scope of the permitted development rights for the drilling of boreholes associated with groundwater monitoring needs for petroleum exploration.

Proper hydration is essential for our health and wellbeing, so it is vital that there is confidence in the quality of our drinking water.

Water UK response to Defra consultation 'Making the Most of Every Drop - Consultation on Reforming the Water Abstraction Management System'.

Water companies collate and publish useful information about their operations, their investment and their performance.