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One in seven householders now insist on approved plumbers
14 Mar 2022New survey shows millions of UK people trust approved contractors’ schemes Water Regs UK is urging installers to apply for approved contractor status, after its new survey revealed that millions of domestic customers check to see if installers are approved. Over 2,000 UK householders* were asked by Water Regs UK how they know they can trust a plumber to do work in their home. One in seven (14%)
WRAS and WaterSafe support Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
27 Oct 2015In association with the WaterSafe Installers' Scheme, WRAS is urging homeowners to be ‘lead aware’ this week to ensure their drinking water stays fresh and healthy. The call comes during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 25-31), a campaign led by the World Health Organisation to raise awareness of the devastating effects of lead worldwide. For drinking water supplies the
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 )
Changes to RPZ AIM announced
10 Jan 2020CHANGES TO RPZ APPROVED INSTALLATION METHOD ANNOUNCED Free training on the new AIM to be offered to all RPZ testers who are listed on the WRAS website The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme ( WRAS ) has confirmed changes to the Approved Installation Method (AIM) for Type BA devices (RPZ valves), Issue 2 of AIM 08-01. The changes come after a comprehensive review by the water industry, which has
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
80% of Brits wasting water regularly
15 Aug 2019New study shows 8 in 10 Brits guilty of committing at least one water wasting habit Findings uncover most common water wasting habits Soaring temperatures likely to see increased water usage WRAS is urging customers to change one small habit to help save water 80%of Brits admit to committing at least one water-wasting habit regularly. One in five (21%) still leaves the tap running when
Annual Report 2014/15 published
05 Nov 2015WRAS has recently published our annual report covering the financial year 2014/2015. Key sections included and issues covered include: General information about WRAS Governance and financial performance Business plan update Subscribers' survey (satisfaction) Approved Product and Materials updates WaterSafe and WIAPS updates Summary of Water Fittings Regulation promotion Summary of how
Water Regs UK teams up with ceda to develop new catering installer qualification
23 Jun 2022Water Regs UK has partnered with ceda (Catering Equipment Distributors Association) to create an updated water regulations qualification for catering installers who are looking to become an approved contractor. ceda members are specialists in design, projects and equipment maintenance for the food service, catering and hospitality industry. The new training course can be completed online or
Water Regs UK issues reminder on water efficiency as energy costs soar
19 Jul 2022Water Regs UK is reminding installers that providing water saving advice to customers is more important than ever, with energy bills rising and the cost-of-living crisis causing people to feel the pinch. Julie Spinks, Managing Director of Water Regs UK, says: “The cost of energy to use and heat water has reached an all-time high, so the more efficiently we manage our water use, the less of a
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