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Campaign calls for ban on 'misleading' wet wipes advertising
A report has been presented to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that calls for a ban on the word 'flushable' on wet wipes, which do not break down like conventional toilet paper after going down the U-bend.
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Response to Jeremy Corbyn comments on the water industry
Water UK responds to Jeremy Corbyn comments on the water industry
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UK water companies lead global battle against 'misleading' wet wipes advertising
UK water companies are leading a global battle against misleading claims that wipes are flushable. These so called ‘flushable’ wet wipes cause misery to millions of people around the world by blocking sewers and contributing to nasty floods in their homes and wider environment.
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Learning from the impacts of the 2018 freeze-thaw
The water industry has put forward plans to improve its handling of extreme weather events.
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Wipes in sewers blockage study
The biggest ever in-depth investigation of sewer blockages in the UK has revealed that wipes being flushed down toilets are causing serious problems in the sewerage system.
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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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EA consultation on fire prevention plans at waste sites
Water UK responded to the EA consultation (4 March 2016) on the review of fire prevention plans at waste sites.
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Don't drain the festive fat - #binit4beaches
Water UK is supporting the #binit4beaches campaign this Christmas, fighting the festive fat.