Now it's getting colder it's worth checking that your property's pipes are covered, to prevent them from freezing. No one wants pipes to burst when they thaw out after freezing.

There’s just under a month left to apply for the £25,000 National Watershot Prize. The National Watershot Prize recognises the three most promising early-career researchers, or teams of researchers, working on challenges across the water industry. 🏆1st place £15,000; 2nd and 3rd place £5,000 each 📅 Applications close on 2 November 2026 ➡️ Find out more here: water.org.uk/national-waters…

Water companies are investing £24 billion in the environment, including protecting over 15,000km of rivers. For example @SouthernWater is using AI-enabled monitors to protect a growing population of wild beavers in Kent. Read more: brnw.ch/21x5ZPF #WorldRiversDay

Salmon populations are being protected on the River Lyd in Dartmoor as @SouthWestWater introduces a new boulder array. It's an example of how water companies are investing to protect over 15,000km of rivers. Read more: brnw.ch/21x5ZHg #WorldRiversDay

Gardeners have you got a water butt or two? They're great for collecting rain water to use on your plants whenever needed. Discover more tips: watersworthsaving.org.uk/blo… #watersworthsaving

Watch about the immense resources water companies employ to get water to your tap: brnw.ch/21x5QsB

The BIG Upgrade is the largest investment in our national water infrastructure for generations. Find out more: brnw.ch/21x5yfm

From combatting pollution to safeguarding our infrastructure, the people that make up the UK's water industry are committed to making it work for everyone. Watch the video: brnw.ch/21x5wn8

The inaugural National Watershot Prize is now open for entries. Launched today, the National Watershot Prize is an annual £25,000 award recognising the three most promising early‑career researchers, or teams of researchers, working on challenges facing the water industry. 🏆 1st place £15,000; 2nd and 3rd place £5,000 each 📅Entries are open from 3 September 2026 Find out more here: water.org.uk/national-waters…

How regulators set the cost of capital affects everyone. Water UK strongly supports greater consistency. These rules are being rewritten right now. The UK Regulators' Network sets the guidance that regulators across the water, energy and aviation sectors use to work out what investment should cost. Read more: water.org.uk/news-views-publ…

With many people heading outdoors this bank holiday, reservoirs can look tempting for a swim but the water hardly gets above 10 degrees. The cold, deep water numbs muscles and even strong swimmers can get into difficulty. Stay safe. Stay out.

Our water network is being made fit for the future. Thousands of miles of pipes have already been replaced. Find out more: brnw.ch/21x5hiz

10 new reservoirs are being built across England. Find out more: brnw.ch/21x5ffJ

In 1976, some towns could only get water from a standpipe in a street. Fifty years on, this summer is on course to be the hottest on record with five heatwaves and drought across more than 70% of England – yet nobody has had to queue at a standpipe. Read more: water.org.uk/news-views-publ…

Though this week has seen some rain, sustained rainfall is needed over months to end a drought. Water companies continue fixing leaks and building new reservoirs. Using water wisely at home helps ensure there's for everyone. Find out more: watersworthsaving.org.uk/ #watersworthsaving

From combatting pollution to safeguarding our infrastructure, the people that make up the UK's water industry are committed to making it work for everyone. Watch the video: brnw.ch/21x511U

Water companies are replacing water pipes across the country. Leaks will be reduced by 1 billion litres by 2030. Find out more: brnw.ch/21x4Zem

It can be tempting to cool off in reservoirs but they can have massive pipes and deep-seated pumps. These create strong underwater currents that can drag you down. Stay safe. Stay out.