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WaterMark to join WIAPS
27 Feb 2025We are pleased to share that from 1st April 2025, WaterMark, the Approved Contractor Scheme managed by Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy, will join the Water Industry Approved Plumbers' Scheme (WIAPS). This transition, managed by Water Regs UK, will streamline processes for installers and improve the protection of drinking water for consumers. Key Benefits for Installers: Avoid dual memberships,
Water Regs UK retires the Water Regulations Guide
20 Mar 2024Water Regs UK has announced the launch of its new guidance online, marking the retirement of the Water Regulations Guide. This is the most significant change in guidance for more than twenty years and aims to provide more accessible, up-to-date information to help everyone comply with the water fittings regulations and byelaws. These regulations aim to protect drinking water supplies by setting
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
Water Regs UK calls for Brits to stop DIY plumbing
09 Feb 2024Water Regs UK is issuing a vital reminder to all planning to renovate their kitchens or bathrooms this year: plumbing projects are often best left to the professionals. With the cost of living pressures, understandably many will be tempted to fix up any leaks and install new appliances themselves. But enthusiastic DIYers can often make costly mistakes. A survey conducted by Water Regs UK has
Water Regs UK Survey Reveals Plumbers' Health Issues
17 Aug 2023A new Water Regs UK's survey has exposed concerning health issues among plumbers nationwide. The data highlights the challenges faced by these professionals and calls for urgent industry-wide solutions to safeguard their well-being. The survey findings reveal that a significant percentage of plumbers are grappling with various health problems. An alarming 73.2% reported joint ache, closely
Half of Britain’s plumbers fix botch-jobs by other installers every day
16 Jun 2023Water Regs UK is asking consumers to only pick qualified plumbers such as WaterSafe for plumbing-jobs The reminder comes as Water Regs UK finds more than half of plumbers surveyed say they are spending each working day fixing other installers’ poor work and botched DIY jobs All WaterSafe members are qualified and members of an approved contractor scheme A survey of British plumbers by Water Regs
New online guidance information
31 Mar 2023Water Regs UK is pleased to announce the launch online guidance information to replace its technical enquiry service. This informative guidance has been created to help people find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws. This information has been developed in collaboration with water companies and is intended for
Devon plumbers top list of most complained about plumbers in the country
10 Jan 2023FOI request shows the councils that receive the most complaints about faulty or inadequate plumbing installations and the tradesmen that fit them. The South West region dominates the list with Devon, Wiltshire, and Dorset County councils all reporting high numbers of complaints about plumbing tradesmen. Consumers are urged to use qualified and approved plumbers when getting work done in their