UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR)

⏰Just three days left to submit an EOI for our latest round of research projects! To find out more and to make a submission head to: https://lnkd.in/dTtA5yP EOIs are open until midnight on Friday 11th April⏳ #EOI #researchopportunities #waterresearch

Our CEO, Mike Rose, recently spoke with The UK Water Report's Karma Loveday, sharing his thoughts on the role of evidence in restoring trust in the water sector, the power of leveraging data for effective investment decision-making, and UKWIR's forward plans for prioritising the industry's most pressing research needs💡 You can have a read of the interview in full below⬇️ For more insights from The Water Report's April edition, head to: https://lnkd.in/g4M_biZ #watersector #smartdata #waterresearch

💧New UKWIR report: Use of models to determine the size and most likely location of customer side leakage The challenge: Water companies in the UK have been challenged to achieve a 50% reduction in leakage levels by 2050. Leakage from service pipes – including communication pipes and customer supply pipes is understood to contribute to a significant proportion of total leakage in the UK and Ireland. What we did: Understanding these assets and improving targeted replacements and active leakage control is vital to delivering reductions in leakage. This project aimed to explore the potential of developing a simple proof of concept model for service pipe failure. To read the report in full, head to: https://lnkd.in/eEycdQtT Or, for a quick read, see our project summary below⬇️ #leakage #CSL #waterresearch Jeremy Heath Doug Spencer Oluseyi Onifade Bob Taylor Bruce Horton Artesia Consulting Limited Tetra Tech RPS Lauryn B. George Briggs Rhys Durham Jamie Howe Dene Marshallsay Cristina M.

We're delighted to share that two UKWIR research projects have been included in the Spring edition of the Institute of Water (IWater)'s magazine📰 💧A deep dive into leakage using smart meter data: https://lnkd.in/eidTUM7x 💧Supporting wholelife carbon reduction: practices, evidence base and data: https://lnkd.in/eqP36QyC To read the magazine in full, head to: https://lnkd.in/enkQBmyx #leakage #smartmeters #wholelifecarbon Neil Harper Dennis Dellow HR Wallingford Andrew Ball Lucia Costa Juan Gutierrez Andres Mott MacDonald Priyesh Depala CWEM Annie Lines Maria Manidaki Avi Sharma Stantec Nadin Iskenderoglu Atahan Adrian Johnson Ian Nicholson

Today was the NERC: Natural Environment Research Council funded, water@leeds Freshwater Quality mid-point conference in Leeds. We heard from the Project Leads across the 5 projects within the programme during the morning and had a useful workshop event in the afternoon. Looking forward to seeing how the outputs from these projects can benefit UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) members! #ECOMIX #LTLSFE #PACIFIC #MOT4RIVERS #QUANTUM

Our Spring newsletter has landed🌱 From launching our brand new AI report search tool to sharing the latest findings on smart networks and technological advancements for resource recovery... here's your quarterly update on all things UKWIR. To have a read, click here: https://lnkd.in/eGzicuHf Or, to try our AI search tool: https://lnkd.in/eyBkcsGH #UKWIRnews

🌟 Exciting News: SAGIS Training Videos Now Available! 🌟 I’m thrilled to share that Atkins has released the first four training videos for SAGIS! These videos are designed to support our modellers in enhancing their skills and capabilities, and I’m confident they’ll be an invaluable resource for the steering group and beyond. A huge thank you to Atkins from UKWIR, water companies and regulators for their support in developing these insightful and practical videos. I found them a fantastic opportunity to expand my knowledge, and I’m sure many of you will too! The videos are now live on the UKWIR YouTube channel and can be accessed here: UKWIR YouTube Playlist And here’s the best part—another set of videos will be published soon, so watch this space! 🚀 I encourage everyone to take a look and explore how these resources can support your work. If you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to comment below or reach out to me directly. Let’s continue to grow and learn together! 💡 Carlos Constantino, Pau Juan Garcia, Peter Daldorph, Jennifer Hughes, Ruth Barden, Freya Caldwell #SAGIS #Training #Modelling #WaterIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment #Atkins #UKWIR

📣Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for expert partners to develop the evidence base, insight, knowledge and recommendations to respond to a broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges across the water cycle: https://lnkd.in/ge4KbdvW UKWIR's latest research opportunities cover the critical water industry challenges the sector faces, including... 💧Ensuring safe and reliable water supply by addressing source water changes and emerging contaminants such as PFAS 💧Enhancing public health through improved river monitoring and coliform detection 💧Optimising infrastructure through better leakage management and mains renewal strategies 💧Advancing environmental sustainability through nature-based solutions And much more... For detailed information about each project, or to submit an expression of interest for a specific project, head to the contractor’s dashboard: https://lnkd.in/dTtA5yP EOIs are open until midnight on Friday 11th April⏳ #EOIs #researchopportunities #waterresearch

🚀 Revolutionising Water Treatment Through Innovation: A WSP Success Story 💧 Earlier this month, we had the privilege of hosting the dissemination workshop for the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) project, “Sustainable and Resilient Alternatives to Traditional Water Treatment Processes”—a project that pushes the boundaries of sustainable water treatment. With over 55 attendees from major UK water companies, the workshop was described as "one of the best attended" and a testament to the impact of our research. We are incredibly proud that WSP in the UK successfully delivered such a challenging yet crucial project. A huge thank you to my brilliant colleagues at WSP— Martin Pryor, Michalina Smielecka , and Dan Course (who, though no longer with WSP, played a key role)—for their expertise and dedication in making this project a success. Also, sincere appreciation to UKWIR project manager Nina Jones for her unwavering support and outstanding leadership over the past 12 months. A special thanks to the project steering group and representatives from major UK and Republic of Ireland water companies—your guidance and insights have been invaluable. At WSP, we are driving innovation in the water industry by delivering sustainable, commercially viable, and practical solutions to meet the challenges of today and the future. 💡🌍 #Innovation #WaterIndustry #Sustainability #WSP

How can farmers, land owners and water companies work together to better protect waterways? We recently spoke to Julia Dimbleby (Woodeson), Operations Director at ADAS, who discussed her water industry roots and the unique insights this provides for her work in agricultural and environmental consulting, particularly in identifying opportunities for cross-sector collaboration💡 Key collaborative opportunities include... 💧Catchment management innovations 💧Improved land-management techniques to enhance raw water quality 💧Upstream initiatives In which area do you see the greatest potential for collaboration? Let us know below⬇️ #catchmentmanagement #agriculture #landmanagement