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Plumber register gets new name to help householders hire safely

The UK's largest directory of vetted, qualified plumbers is getting a new name - and a renewed push to get more householders using it before they hire. WaterSafe, the national register of approved plumbing installers, will officially become WaterSafe Register from 1st April.

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Apr 1 2026



Partners call for protection of drinking water from lead solder

WaterSafe, in partnership with the Water Health Partnership, the Welsh Government and the Drinking Water Inspectorate, has called for the end of the illegal use of lead solder in plumbing to protect public health, particularly that of children.

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Mar 25 2026



Check your stop tap as clocks spring forward

UK households are urged to check their stop tap as the clocks spring forward on Sunday 29 March - with a survey by WaterSafe revealing 14 per cent don’t know where theirs is.

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Mar 20 2026



Nine in ten homeowners want plumbers to be officially registered

New research shows overwhelming public backing for stronger safeguards around drinking water in homes, with 91% of UK homeowners agreeing that plumbers should be qualified and vetted.

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Mar 16 2026



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



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