Water UK is the trade body for the UK's water companies.
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Earlier today, PM Boris Johnson mistakenly referred to COVID-19 being in the #water supply.
It’s not, and No. 10 has now issued a correction. Your tap water remains perfectly safe.
#Covid_19 #Covid19 #Covid #Coronavirus
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Thanks to significant investment by water companies, we have outstanding services:
💦 Cleaner drinking water
🚽 8 times less likely to suffer from sewer flooding
💧 5 times less likely to have your supply stopped
Find out more at:
Working4Water.org.uk
#Working4Water
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The average water and sewerage bill in England and Wales is currently £405. That's just over a pound a day for a high-quality water and wastewater service. 💧
To find out more about the water industry, take a look at:
Working4Water.org.uk
#Working4Water
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Since the 1990s, water companies in England have invested £150 billion into our services, meaning we have:
💧 A more reliable service
🏖️ An improved water environment
🛠️ Reduced leakage by a third
Find out more about the industry at: Working4Water.org.uk
#Working4Water
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Hi Neil,
Earlier today, PM Boris Johnson mistakenly referred to COVID-19 being in the #water supply.
It’s not, and No. 10 has now issued a correction. Your tap water remains perfectly safe.
#Covid_19 #Covid19 #Covid #coronavirus
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Apprentices in the water industry are helping to keep the nation's water flowing. Find out about a wide range of apprenticeships in the sector - and help #BuildTheFuture: bit.ly/3tAyZ9j #NAW2021 #Working4Water #PlanForJobs
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Hi there,
In the UK we disinfect our treated water to meet international standards which kills all viruses – including all forms of #coronavirus
Your tap water is perfectly safe to drink and there is no risk of contracting #Covid19 through it
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What can you get for around a quid a day? And what would you be without it?
Watch our new video to find out 👇🏽 #Working4Water #Water #Bargain #ThursdayThoughts
working4water.org.uk
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❄️ During this #ColdWeather, it’s important you protect your home or business against leaks caused by frozen water pipes thawing out.
⬇ ️Check out our simple steps, and minimise the risks
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A new drinking water initiative by water companies is looking to cut plastic bottle use by millions. bit.ly/WUKRefill #Refill 💧
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If it doesn’t say #finetoflush please put it in the bin. 🗑️
Join the fight against #fatbergs bit.ly/2H4nh2F
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Tree announcement📢
As part of our plan to become net #carbonzero by 2030, water companies in England have announced an initiative to plant #11milliontrees🌲🌳
@DefraGovUK @WoodlandTrust @nationaltrust @WildlifeTrusts @friends_earth
#Treeplanting #Working4Water
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Did you know that flushing wet wipes down the loo means they can end up in rivers and seas. The plastic fibres in wet wipes can then be eaten by animals, and kill them. Put wet wipes in the bin, don't flush them down the toilet. Find out more: bit.ly/3XedKb1 #BinTheWipe
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Join the fight against #fatbergs. Look for the Fine to Flush symbol on wipes bit.ly/2H4nh2F #finetoflush
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Sure this is a joke, but to be clear do not put bleach or any other disinfectant into your water under any circumstances - it is incredibly dangerous.
Your tap water is perfectly safe to drink & there is no risk of contracting the virus through it.
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After the driest May ever, demand for #water is very high. Please think carefully about the water you use. This will help ease demand at peak times. #UseWaterWisely #June1st
There are steps everyone can take:
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The water industry has set out an ambitious new vision for the 2020s with the publication of A Manifesto for Water.
Over £50 billion is planned to be spent on improving services.
View the full report online 👇🏽
bit.ly/WUKAM4W
#Working4Water #WaterManifesto #PR19
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In the UK alone, we consume 13 billion #plasticbottles a year – 7.7 billion of them are plastic water bottles, despite us having some of the best quality drinking water in the world.
Tomorrow is #NationalRefillDay, show the world you've #GotTheBottle to stop plastic pollution!
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Hi there,
The PM Boris Johnson mistakenly referred to COVID-19 being in the #water supply.
It’s not, and No. 10 has now issued a correction. Your tap water remains perfectly safe.
#Covid_19 #Covid19 #Covid #Coronavirus
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Staying hydrated is vital on the #WarmestDayOfTheYear ☀️
The water industry's #Refill scheme means that you can top up your bottle at water Refill stations across the country; and it's free!
Refill has the potential to cut #singleuseplastic bottle use by tens of millions 💧
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Water company staff are among the army of #keyworkers making sure the UK continues to have the vital services it needs during the #Covid19 outbreak.
If you see our people out & about show your support with a #wave4water
#KeepSafe
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Prevent home blockages and flooding: Dispose of fats responsibly. Bin cooled leftovers, wipe pans, and use a sink strainer.
#FatsBlockPipes
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Did you know that only 0.5% of water on our planet is useable and available freshwater? Climate change is affecting that supply across the globe. Even in the UK there’s an environmental and cost benefit to using water more carefully.
Find out more: watersworthsaving.org.uk
#WorldWaterDay
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English water companies have published a world-leading plan to remove 4 million spills from our rivers and coasts. 150,000 sewage spills will be cut each year across England by 2030, more than double what the Government asked for. Read the report and explore the interactive map: water.org.uk/overflows-plan
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Are you ready for #NationalRefillDay on Wednesday 19th June 2019?
Have you #GotTheBottle to prevent plastic pollution? 🌍
💧Carry your reusable bottle and 🚰 Refill on the go for free!
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There’s no shortage of water, but everyone using more at the same time can lower water pressure, affecting how it flows out of the #taps. Water companies have advice on how to be water-efficient. Follow your #water company for water saving tips.
#UseWaterWisely #June1st
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During the #Covid19 outbreak you may see water company personnel out on the streets.
They've been designated #keyworkers so we can continue to maintain networks & keep the #water flowing.
#wave4water #keepsafe
#keyworker #covid19UK
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This tragic incident will be felt throughout the whole water industry.
Our thoughts are with the families of those involved and our friends and colleagues at Wessex Water.
Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of those involved following the tragic incident at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre in Avonmouth today (3 December 2020).
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The average person in the UK uses 150 #plasticwaterbottles a year! 😲
Join us on the 19th June for #NationalRefillDay by refilling on the go and tell the world you’ve #GotTheBottle to prevent plastic pollution at
source 💧🌍
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🌲 The water industry is coming together to plant 11 million trees to help restore woodland, improve #biodiversity & reduce #carbon in the atmosphere. Find out about the role of nature-based solutions as part of #Routemap2030, our plan to reach #netzero and tackle #climatechange:
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📺Watched #WarOnPlastic with @HughFW & @itsanitarani and want to reduce your #plastic consumption? 📉
Switch from single-use to a #reusable & show us you’ve #GotTheBottle this #NationalRefillDay 🌍💧
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We’re recruiting for Head of Public Affairs!
It’s an exciting time to join us, as the water industry is at the heart of improving the environment and tackling #ClimateChange
Find out more: water.org.uk/careers/
#JobAdvert #CoporateAffairs #ExternalAffairs #PublicAffairs
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Water companies spend around £100 million a year clearing blockages caused by wet wipes and other #unflushables - money that could otherwise be spent improving services. Please remember to only flush the #3Ps, and put everything else in the bin! #TuesdayThoughts 🚽
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🏡 Calling all gardeners! Did you know the average roof collects 85,000 litres of water a year – enough to fill 450 water butts. Help us save water this summer by using water butts or watering cans to keep your garden looking lush 🌻 waterwise.org.uk/watersworth… #WatersWorthSaving
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Water Minister Rebecca Pow has praised water industry workers for keeping the nation’s #water running during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Thank you @pow_rebecca @DefraGovUK
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#keyworkers #Covid19
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It's vital to stay hydrated during #HeatWave2018.
Thanks to the water industry backed @Refill scheme, you can fill up a re-useable bottle for free at a variety of locations across the country.
Download the app to get hydrated and cut down your #plastic usage. 💧
#Working4Water
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The water industry is coming together to reach #netzero 20 years ahead of the UK government's 2050 target, saving 10 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, helping protect our water supply and tackling #climatechange 🌍 Find out more about #Routmap2030.
#COP26Ambition
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Millie started her career as an apprentice 🛠 - and she's now an engineer at @YorkshireWater studying for a BA in Business Management. Could you build your future in the water industry? Hear more from apprentices like Millie: bit.ly/3aNjmTx #NAW2021 #PlanForJobs
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Could you build your future as a finance #apprentice in the water industry? Find out how Bernadette is training to become an accountant with @SEWaterUK: bit.ly/3aNjmTx #NAW2021 #Working4Water #PlanForJobs #BuildTheFuture
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It's a false myth that pouring hot water down the drain will avoid blockages caused by fats, oils and greases! FOGs poured down the sink cool down in the pipes and solidify, causing blockages. Please bin your festive fats this Christmas. #binit4beaches #WednesdayWisdom 💧
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Cooking the #Easter Dinner? Help protect rivers & seas by scraping fats, oils & grease into the food waste recycling or bin rather than pouring down the sink #DontFeedaFatberg #BinIt4Beaches
@EnvAgency @KeepBritainTidy
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🏡 Letting your lawn go brown will help it to build up resistance – and it will recover immediately after rainfall. Let your lawn go brown and help us save water this summer: waterwise.org.uk/watersworth… #WatersWorthSaving
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Please only flush the #3Ps - Pee, Poo and Paper. Anything else can cause havoc in our sewers, and around our coastlines. #binit4beaches 🚽🌊
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#ClimateAction cannot wait. We're proud to be leading the way in the UK, with the world's first sector-wide plan to reach #netzero by 2030. Find out more about the water industry's net zero vision, #Routemap2030: water.org.uk/routemap2030/
#ClimateAmbitionSummit #COP26Ambition
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💦 The water industry is coming together with the first sector-wide plan to reach #netzero by 2030 - so that we can help fight #climatechange and support a #green recovery for the UK. 🌍 #Routemap2030
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Happy International Women's Day, especially to those working in the water industry 👩🏾🚒👩🏾🔬👩🏭👩🏾💻
#InternationalWomensDay2020 #IWD2020 #FridayThoughts #waterindustry
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#Climatechange threatens our planet and our water supply💧 We need to fight it together, so we've developed the world's first sector-wide plan to reach #netzero by 2030. Find out more about the water industry's net zero vision #Routemap2030: water.org.uk/routemap2030/
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The water industry works hard to keep our extensive sewer system flowing, and spends around £100 million a year clearing blockages. You can help to protect our sewers from flooding homes and the environment by binning your leftover fats, oils and greases! #FOGs
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During #HeatWave2018, water companies are supplying billions more litres of water to meet huge spikes in demand.
You can help to make sure this increase doesn’t have an impact on water pressure by using water wisely.
Latest update on our website 👇🏽
bit.ly/WUKHWUp 💧
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During #HeatWave2018, water companies are continuing to supply billions more litres of water each day to meet ongoing spikes in demand.
You can help to minimise the impact of this demand by using water wisely. 💧
#TapChat
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Ofwat will only authorise customer bills to be used for investment that is new, necessary and value for money.
It is not true to suggest that customers have already paid for this.
Find out more: water.org.uk/news-views-publ…
"Any increase in bills can only be for new investment not about things that should have been done in the past." SoS @theresecoffey
@Ofwat admit it, for 34 years we've paid all the money needed to build a properly functioning sewage system. Why are WCs asking us to pay again?
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Hi Loretta,
In the UK we disinfect our treated water to meet international standards which kills all viruses – including all forms of #coronavirus
Your tap water is safe to drink and there is no risk of contracting #Covid19 through it
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🏡The average roof collects 85,000 litres of rain in a year, enough to fill 450 water butts. That’s a better way to water your garden than a hose or sprinkler, which use up to 1,000 litres of water per hour! #WatersWorthSaving – find out how YOU can help: waterwise.org.uk/watersworth…
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Over £2.5 billion has been invested by the water industry to improve and protect the UK's irreplaceable coastline. Two thirds of UK beaches are now classed as excellent, compared with less than a third 25 years ago. 🏖️
The water industry is #Working4Water.
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Sewer blockages cost around £100 million a year to clear. Our report, released today, shows that wet wipes are a major cause of blockages: help do your bit and remember to only flush the #3Ps: Pee, Poo and Paper. Full report at: bit.ly/WW3Ps #binthewipes
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A partnership between the water industry and @CitytoSea_’s @Refill campaign could save a billion plastic bottles by 2025.
Sign-up the app to help beat #plasticpollution 💧
Find out more 👇🏽
bit.ly/Refill2018
Join the #RefillRevolution.
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🌊The 2022 #bathingseason starts today! A record 94.7% of bathing waters are today classed as good and excellent. Check out #Swimfo to find your nearest bathing area: environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/…
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We’re sorry.
We want to put things right - we have a plan and are determined to fix things as quickly as we can. The public are right to demand this gets sorted out, and we are taking action.
Find out more: bit.ly/41MuwjV
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We are thrilled that our friend & former colleague Dr Jim Marshall has received an OBE in today’s Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Jim receives the honour for his work coordinating the water industry’s response to #COVID19
Huge congratulations Jim!
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Litter and #plasticpollution is a big problem for the UK's beaches and bathing waters.
If you're taking a trip to the coast this weekend, please put your rubbish in the bin, or take it home to be recycled.
Find out more about the #binit4beaches campaign:
bit.ly/BIt4BUK
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As bottled water is around 900 times more carbon intensive than tap water, the water industry has been working with @CitytoSea_ on the #Refill campaign, delivering an increase in the number of free refill stations from 1,500 in 2017 to around 30,000 today. water.org.uk/news-campaigns/…
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A story in today’s Sunday Times wrongly claims that the water industry has asked Ofwat for a financial bailout.
We haven’t asked for one, & we’re not going to ask for one.
Instead, we’re focused on keeping people’s water running & helping customers in financial difficulties.
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✅The #Treeplanting project will bring significant benefits including enhancing #biodiversity, improving air quality and contributing to #carbon emission reductions. 🌲🌳
@DefraGovUK @WoodlandTrust @nationaltrust @WildlifeTrusts @friends_earth
#11milliontrees🌲🌳#Working4Water
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🚿Want to do your bit to help the environment? Reducing shower times and using less hot water when you’re washing the dishes will cut your carbon footprint – and help save water, one of our most precious natural resources. Find out more: waterwise.org.uk/watersworth… #WatersWorthSaving
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The biggest ever investigation of sewer blockages in the UK has revealed that wipes being flushed down toilets are causing serious problems. Wipes made up around 93% of the material causing the sewer blockages which the study investigated. #binthewipes bit.ly/WW3Ps
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The water industry in the UK supports @Refill campaign to tackle plastic pollution at source.🌍
Join us tomorrow for #NationalRefillDay and tell the world you’ve #GotTheBottle
💧Switch from a single-use plastic bottle to a reusable one
🚰Find free drinking water on the go
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Ground-breaking new research shows 99.9% of #microplastics are being removed from UK drinking #water. 🥤
Read more here: bit.ly/2m8lQpV
#Working4Water
@UK_WIR @DefraGovUK @Ofwat @Friends_Earth @CitytoSea_
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Water companies are working together so every single person across the UK can continue to rely on their #water supply & sewerage service.
See our website for the most common queries & up-to-date advice during the #COVID19 outbreak
#KeepSafe
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Today is #NationalRefillDay! Tell the world you’ve #GotTheBottle 🌍
⌚️Every minute, 1 million plastic bottles are bought around the world, and that figure is expected to go up 20% by 2021. 📈
💧Switch from a single-use plastic bottle to a reusable one
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New research shows water companies in England and Wales outperform comparable water sectors in Europe water.org.uk/?p=2679 via @WaterUK
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We are working with @mcsuk to fight against wet wipes and plastic pollution in our seas. Today's @WaterUK report highlights the disastrous impact wet wipes have if they are flushed. Please only flush the #3Ps: Pee, Poo and Paper! More info: bit.ly/WW3Ps #binthewipes
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Billions more litres of water are being supplied each day in the UK due to huge spikes in demand during #HeatWave2018.
You can help to minimise the impact of this demand by using water wisely.
View the latest industry update on our website 👇🏽
bit.ly/WUKheat
#TapChat
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Fats, oils and greases cause #fatbergs if they are poured down the drain. They solidify in our sewers creating huge blockages. Clearing blockages costs water companies £100 million a year, so remember: this Easter, no #FOGs down the drain! #binit4beaches
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Today @COP26 we're excited to be discussing nature-based solutions that tackle #climatechange and preserve our environment. Tune in at 13.30: piped.video/watch?v=yb2d_Llg…
#NetZeroWater #COP26Glasglow @NaturalEngland @WoodlandTrust @scottish_water @WWTworldwide @e3g @Natures_Voice
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We have seen some fantastic coverage and lots of support today for the water industry's new #Refill initiative. We are aiming to help cut down on plastic bottle waste by tens of millions each year. Find out more: bit.ly/WUKRefill 💧
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During #ColdWeather, cover your pipes inside and outside your home with lagging to prevent them from freezing. You can thaw them out with a hot water bottle or even towels soaked in hot water. ⬇ ️Check out our simple steps to minimise risk during cold snaps.
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This disgusting sight is the result of fats & grease clogging up a water pipe!
This #Christmas #DontFeedAFatberg & #ShowWaterSomeLove by scraping leftover fats oils & grease into your food waste or bin and not down the sink.
#LoveWater #Binit4Beaches
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We are saying sorry because we get why people are upset and they’re right that we should have given this issue much more attention. We should have acted faster to recognise the impact of sewage spills on people’s enjoyment of rivers and beaches.
More: bit.ly/41MuwjV
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Check if your radiators are heating to the top, and bleed if not using a radiator key, keeping you warm and releasing pressure on your pipes. ⬇ ️Check out our simple steps to minimise risk during #ColdWeather
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🏡Calling all gardeners! Did you know the average roof collects 850,000 litres of water a year – enough to fill 450 water butts. Help us save water this summer by using water butts or watering cans to keep your garden looking lush 🌻: waterwise.org.uk/watersworth… #WatersWorthSaving
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In Stroud @stwater is carrying out a £25 million programme of investment to upgrade the town’s sewer network and protect rivers in the area. Alongside four miles of new sewer pipe, the investment will result in new storm flow storage tanks the size of three Olympic swimming pools.
Find out about our new plan to reduce spills from storm overflows in England: water.org.uk/overflows-plan
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Flushing the wrong stuff can cause havoc in our pipes and the wider environment. Clearing blockages costs companies around £100 million a year, so please remember to only flush the #3Ps - and put everything else in the bin! 🚽
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Outdoor drains are designed to carry rainwater only, usually to the nearest river or stream. You can help to protect our #environment by ensuring it's only #RainDownTheDrain - anything else can significantly damage our waters and wildlife.
More info 👉🏽 bit.ly/WUKRDTD
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🏡 Hoses or sprinklers use a massive 1,000 litres of water per hour. #WatersWorthSaving – so this summer, find a new way to keep your garden looking lush with our easy tips: waterwise.org.uk/watersworth…
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There are few things worse than a #fatberg in your sewer. Bin your fats, oils and greases, don't wash them down the sink! #WednesdayWisdom 💦
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The water industry is transforming to help tackle #climatechange and support the #ParisAgreement 🌍 Find out more about how we're working together with the first sector-wide plan to #netzero by 2030, #Routemap2030.
#ClimateAmbitionSummit #COP26Ambition #ClimateAction
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Four weeks until we launch the world's first industry-wide plan to get to #netzero by 2030. Register now to join our live event at accelevents.com/e/routemap20… #Routemap2030
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Every drop counts - turn the tap off when brushing your teeth! You could save 3x your daily intake by stopping the tap. #ThursdayThoughts 💧
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During the current #heatwave, billions more litres of water is being supplied in the UK due to huge spikes in demand.
You can help to make sure this increase doesn’t have an impact on water pressure by using water wisely.
More info on our website 👇🏽
bit.ly/WUKHWWE 💧
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🏡 Replace your hose with a watering can and help us save water. Find out more ways to reduce the pressure on our water supply this summer: waterwise.org.uk/watersworth… #WatersWorthSaving
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Discover Water has been updated. Customers can explore the site to see how their water company is performing: discoverwater.co.uk 💧
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🌲🌳Water companies will plant #11milliontrees by 2030 to help us reach our #carbonzero goal.🌳🌲
The trees will help enhance biodiversity, improve air quality and contribute to carbon emission reduction.
#MondayMotivation #Working4Water
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💦Our water resources are currently under pressure from climate change and population growth, therefore we all need to do our bit to save water at home and at work.
#WatersWorthSaving #ClimateChange #ClimateAction
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Happy #WorldWaterDay!
Whoever you are, wherever you are, water is your human right.
2.1 billion people live without safe water at home. This #WorldWaterDay, like every day, we must leave no one behind.
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Our second event @COP26 explores tackling climate change with nature-based solutions. Contributions from @NaturalEngland, @WoodlandTrust, @wwtworldwide, @scottish_water, @e3g and @RSPB. Tune in live next Tuesday: piped.video/c/COP26.
#TogetherForOurPlanet #NetZeroWater
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Addressing the nature emergency is just as fundamental as net zero. Water, as a sector that is rooted in nature, has to be at the heart of that - @TonyJuniper #COP26 #TogetherForOurPlanet
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“No two days are the same” for Lucy, who enjoys the blend of studying and on-the-job training that her apprenticeship with @AnglianWater offers 📚 ✍️ Read her story – and see if you could build your future with an apprenticeship in the water industry #NAW2021 #PlanForJobs
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