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Now is the time, says top civil engineer

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Institution of Civil Engineers President in urgent call to improve human well-being by improving infrastructure.

Price reviews must build confidence

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Regulators must at least ensure that foreseeable problems do not return to haunt investors and consumers.

Industry stability at stake

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Ofwat must revise its draft price proposals which are a prescription for uncertainty.

Waterwise innovation and water efficiency symposium

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Waterwise hosts its first innovation and water efficiency technical symposium in London on 10 November.

Water industry's strong performance in 2008-09

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Water companies in England and Wales are providing a high quality, reliable service to customers, according to the latest Ofwat performance review.

Working for delivery of a better environment, waste reduction and climate protection

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The water industry contributes to development of effective public policy on a wide range of issues. In recent weeks, Water UK has responded to consultations on increased use of renewable energy, regulations for environmental enforcement and waste man...

Response to DECC Renewable Energy Financial Incentives 2009 Consultation

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change consultation

Transposition of the revised Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008)8-EC)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to the Defra and Welsh AssemblyGovernment's Stage one- Consultation on the transposition of the revised Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008)8-EC)

Response to Defra consultation on proposals to improve environmental enforcement and the Draft Environmental Civil Sanctions Order

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Regulators should have flexible powers to deal with infringements of those areas of law for which they are responsible. However, the thrust of the Hampton Review was that there should be a reduction and simplification of regulation.

Trickle flow needs more research

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water customers who delay payment, or do not pay at all, add �11 (and rising) to everyone else's bill. It makes sense to look at all options for reducing this unnecessary burden.

Response to Defra consultation on the possible release of a biocontrol agent to control Japanese knotweed

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The water industry is a major owner of riparian land and operates and maintains substantial underground services beneath third party property across the UK.

Response to Environment Agency technical guidance consultation- H4 Odour Management

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency consultation on odour, regulated under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.

Scottish Water investment must be maintained

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pamela Taylor, Water UK Chief Executive, calls on government to recognise the success of Scotland's water company and ensure adequate investment for the future.

Water at the heart of a low carbon economy

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK highlights the importance of a sustainable water industry - to consumers and communities, the economy and the environment.

Government allows reprieve for surface area charging

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has announced new legislation so that community groups do not face large increases in charges for surface water drainage.

Low Carbon Technologies in a Green Economy

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has submitted evidence to the Energy -6 Climate Change Select Committee inquiry on Low Carbon Technologies in a Green Economy.

Defra consultation on the Adaptation Reporting Power in the Climate Change Act 2008

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on the Adaptation Reporting Power in the Climate Change Act 2008

Response to Walker Review interim report

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to the Walker Review Interim Report on charging for household water and sewerage services.

Defra consultation on draft guidance for how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on draft guidance for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions.

Defra consultation on the draft Flood and Water Management Bill

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on the draft Flood and Water Management Bill, and urges the Government to involve the water industry closely as the detail of proposals in the draft Bill is developed in the coming months.

Defra consultation on Proposals for Time Limiting of Water Abstraction Licences

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on Proposals for Time Limiting of Water Abstraction Licences.

European Commission consultation - impacts of sewage sludge on land

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to the European Commission's consultation on Draft Summary Report 1 - Assessment of Existing Knowledge and Draft Summary Report 2 - Baseline Scenario, Analysis of Risk and Opportunities.

Environment Agency consultation on draft River basin Management Plans

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's consultation on draft River Basin Management Plans.

Department of Energy and Climate Change - Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to the DECC's consultation on the Draft Order to Implement the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), scheduled to come into effect April 2010.

Defra consultation on the second phase of Environmental Permitting Programme

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on the second phase of Environmental Permitting Programme.

Consultation on modernisation of salmon and freshwater fisheries legislation

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on modernisation of salmon and freshwater fisheries legislation%3B new order to address the passage of fish.

Environment Agency consultation on Pollution Reduction Plans

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's consultation on WFD Pollution Reduction Plans for chemicals.

Draft Statutory Instrument to amend provisions of the Water Resources Act 1991

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Water UK has responded to Defra's Draft Statutory Instrument to amend provisions of the Water Resources Act 1991 for Water Protection Zones, and related Draft Statutory Guidance for the Environment Agency

Definition of Zero Carbon Homes and Non-Domestic Buildings

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Water UK has responded to a Communities and Local Government consultation on the definition of zero carbon homes and non-domestic buildings.

EA Consultation on England and Wales Pollution Inventory 2009 to 2011

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's consultation on England and Wales Pollution Inventory 2009.