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WaterMark to join WIAPS

WaterMark to join WIAPS

27 Feb 2025

We 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,

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RPZ AIM Issue 3

RPZ AIM Issue 3

27 Feb 2025

Following public consultation a new version of the approved installation method for RPZ valves (backflow prevention devices) or RPZ AIM for short, came into force on 1 st January 2025. The RPZ AIM sets out how to install and test RPZ valves to comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, Byelaws in Scotland. These legal requirements apply to all premises which have, or will have, a

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Consultation on draft 2024 RPZ AIM

Consultation on draft 2024 RPZ AIM

10 Feb 2024

The 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

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Water Regs UK Survey Reveals Plumbers' Health Issues

Water Regs UK Survey Reveals Plumbers' Health Issues

17 Aug 2023

A 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

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Half of Britain’s plumbers fix botch-jobs by other installers every day

Half of Britain’s plumbers fix botch-jobs by other installers every day

16 Jun 2023

Water 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

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