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Brits underestimate their household water usage by more than half
29 Apr 2019One in four admit they have no idea how much water they use at home More than half of UK homes have a water meter installed WRAS is promoting water efficiency this Water Saving Week (29 April – 3 May) A quarter of Brits (24%)admit they have no idea how much water they use, according to a new study. The average UK household uses 350 litres per day, but people estimate their
Spring 2018 Newsletter
24 Apr 2018Welcome to the Spring 2018 newsletter. To sign up to future editions of the newsletter enrol by using the subscriber form If you have ideas for or would like to contribute to a future edition of the newsletter, please let us know by emailing – newsletter@waterregsuk.co.uk . Installer news District heating systems and the Water Fittings Regulations and Byelaws Case study Strawberry pink water
Plumbers call for training updates
05 Oct 2020UK plumbers want their industry training to be updated to cover off a broader spectrum of topics and include periodic refresher training and auditing, according to research released by the Water Regulatory Advisory Scheme (WRAS). The study found that 91 per cent of approved plumbers believe it should be mandatory for plumbers to undertake water fittings regulations training. In terms of water
Water UK and WRAS publish 'Looking After Water In Your Home'
03 Aug 2015WRAS has collaborated with Water UK to help develop 'Looking after water in your home' - a new booklet, providing advice to homeowners with properties connected to the public water supply. Water UK - the trade body for water companies in the UK - developed the document with WRAS to help homeowners keep drinking water safe inside the boundary of their homes. It offers advice and tips on how to
WRAS issues reminder about use of compliant water saving devices
13 May 2020This Water Saving Week, the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme ( WRAS ) is reminding people about the importance of compliant water-saving devices. Running from 11 th until 15 th May, WaterSaving Week is an annual event which aims to educate consumers and tradespeople alike on the issues around water use, the challenges around water efficiency, and ideas and solutions to help achieve it. From
Consultation on draft 2024 RPZ AIM
10 Feb 2024The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, byelaws in Scotland, apply to all premises which have, or will have, a mains water supply. The purpose of these legal requirements being to safeguard drinking water supplies by preventing contamination, waste, misuse, undue consumption and erroneous measurement. On behalf of its subscribers (water undertakers who enforce the regulations and have the
Top tips to freeze out winter plumbing problems
11 Dec 2020Top tips to freeze out winter plumbing problems WRAS and the Association of British Insurers lift the lid on the best way to prepare your home for winter and avoid plumbing problems Insurers paid out £2.2m a day to customers whose home has had a water leak in 2019 With winter infull swing, the weather outside might be frightful, so you should take steps toavoid any frightening,
Breaking news: voluntary interim agreement
19 Dec 2019Defra has announced it is content with a voluntary interim agreement, proposed by the BMA and water companies, regarding the backflow protection arrangements in newly installed WCs. The agreement comes into force on 1st January 2020 for a period of six months ( click to view )
Two thirds of homeowners may be unlawfully installing water fittings
26 Feb 2019WRAS is urging anyone planning plumbing work to check if they need permission from their water company, before installing certain plumbing fittings Nearly two thirds of homeowners (60%) are unaware that they must inform their water company if installing specific water fixtures in their home, including large baths and some types of bidets. To safe guard our drinking water, UK water regulations
Winter plumbing myths: busted
20 Dec 2018WRAS deciphers the facts from the fiction when it comes to preparing your home for winter weather With the winter weather firmly upon us, homeowners are advised to prepare their home’s plumbing in order to prevent potential damage to their house. Frozen and burst water pipes can cause flooding, thousands of pounds worth of damage and leave homes without water for drinking, cooking and