Drinking Water

Pubs' role in tackling 'planetary crisis' of plastic waste

22-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has called on the Government to introduce strict regulations for all public premises that serve food or drink to cut down on plastic wastage and to provide free drinking water on request.

Crowdfunding

BrewDog founders support cleanwater charity beer

24-Mar-2016 By Michelle Perrett

Brewgooder, the world’s first craft beer to donate 100% of its profits to clean water projects in developing countries, has launched with a crowdfunding campaign.

Tap into WaterAid nears £20k mark

09-Mar-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

Cash raised by pubs in support of The Publican's chosen charity WaterAid is nearing the £20,000 mark. In just under a year since we linked up with...

Harrogate turns on the tap

30-Sep-2010 By Sonya Hook

Harrogate Spring Water has revealed plans to "significantly grow" the on-trade side of its business. According to the company, independent research...

Tap into WaterAid: Water here means water there

26-Aug-2010

"There's a direct link with the glass of water you serve and the people you're helping," according to licensee Stuart Wraith whose pub - the Fools...

Proud of Pubs: Get in on the charity act

09-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Did you know that the average community pub raises more than £3,000 for charity every year? Whether it is via collection tins on the bar or a range...

Free tap water — at a price

10-May-2010 By Peter Coulson

Peter Coulson discusses details of the new requirement to provide free tap water to customers.

The Publican links-up with WaterAid to help the world's poorest communities

01-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

New laws mean that from next week pub customers can demand free tap water - but The Publican is urging licensees to turn on the taps for deprived...

Water crisis hits trade

27-Jun-2008

Licensees in Northamptonshire are badly suffering because of a water bug devastating the county's water supply.The cryptosporidium parasite, which...

Water claims not allowed

17-Aug-2007 By Ewan Turney

Pubs in Gloucestershire that were affected by the loss of running water due to the floods will not be able to claim compensation from Severn Trent...

Brewers supply water to flood victims

25-Jul-2007 By John Harrington

Britain's brewers are supplying tankers normally used for the transport of beer to provide safe drinking water for communities affected by the...

Licensing@aol.com

10-Aug-2006 By Peter Coulson

MA legal expert answers your questions

Drinking water provision

10-Oct-2002

QWe have been told that we have to provide free drinking water in this restaurant. We have bottled water on our wine list. Where does this idea come...