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Public backs calls for lead solder and pipes to be included in homebuyer surveys

Prospective homebuyers want to see greater transparency about lead in homes in pre-sale surveys, research by WaterSafe shows.

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Feb 24 2026



Get winter-ready now to avoid burst-pipe disasters 

With the Met Office issuing warnings for ice and snow, WaterSafe, the UK-wide register of approved plumbers, shares its top winterproofing advice

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Jan 5 2026



Act now to prevent a water emergency this winter 

As the Met Office issues fresh warnings for snow and ice this week, WaterSafe is urging households to write the details of a WaterSafe-approved emergency plumber on a spare Christmas gift tag and attach it to their property’s stop tap

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Nov 18 2025



Survey reveals lead solder risk

Survey reveals half of plumbers risk contaminating drinking water with lead solder

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Oct 19 2025



Jonathan Samuel takes the helm at Water Regs UK 

Water Regs UK has appointed former chief executive of the Gas Safe Register Jonathan Samuel as its Managing Director

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Oct 14 2025



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