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UK bathing water amongst the best

The water industry has invested billions since the 1990s on measures that protect the UK’s bathing waters. The latest results from the European Environment Agency show that the UK is close to the top of the list for bathing waters that comply with the EU standards.
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Efra Committee report supports positions adopted by Water UK

A report published today (26 April) by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, scrutinising the implementation of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, supports many of the positions adopted by Water UK in its evidence to the Committee.
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Water UK supports #binit4beaches

Water UK is supporting #binit4beaches this summer. Wet wipes and other hygiene products do not break down after being flushed and can cause havoc in the sewers and the natural environment. Remember, only flush the 3Ps: Pee, Poo and Paper.
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Pharmaceutical residues in drinking water

Water UK supports the need for further research on both the occurrence of pharmaceutical residues in the environment and their removal in both wastewater and drinking water treatment. By establishing a robust scientific evidence base additional regulations could be considered.
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Discover Water updated with 2016/17 information

The water sector’s dashboard of information, DiscoverWater.co.uk, has been updated with the latest information from water companies, Ofwat, Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and Consumer Council for Water.
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Sewage treatment works

… works Treating sewage before it is released into the environment Sewage treatment works are designed to treat and … sewage and waste water before they are released into the environment.  Properly treating sewage is essential for protecting public health and the environment, and sewage treatment works play a vital role in …
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Plastic microbeads to be banned by 2017

The Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, has announced plans to ban microbeads in cosmetic and cleaning products in the UK by 2017. This follows a report by the Environmental Audit Committee highlighting the damaging impact they can have on the marine environment.
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Water UK response to WWF 'Flushed Away' report

Water UK has responded to WWF's 'Flushed Away' report.
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Future direction unclear for WFD

Differences and tensions have emerged across Europe about the future of EU environmental targets under the Water Framework Directive, the major piece of legislation which impacts on the water sector.
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Unflushables

Wet wipes are a leading cause of fatbergs and sewer blockages which have a major impact on the environment and contribute to pollution in our rivers and water courses.

Thousands of properties suffer sewer flooding every year in the UK, creating misery for homeowners and businesses, and leading to costly clean-up bills and increased insurance costs.

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Farming Rules for Water Statutory Guidance Review - Response to the request for feedback

This document sets out Water UK's response to Defra's request for feedback as part of its review of the Farming Rules for Water (FrFW) Statutory Guidance.

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Defra publish strategic policy statement

Defra have published their strategic policy statement for the water industry for consultation. This document sets out the government’s strategic priorities for Ofwat’s regulation of the water sector in England.