UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), the leading research organisation for the UK water industry, today announced the appointment of Mike Rose as new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.

UKWIR, the organisation responsible for facilitating the shaping of the water industry's research agenda, is seeking Expressions of interest (EOI) for expert partners ready to carry out targeted research projects to tackle the biggest issues facing the water sector.

UKWIR, the body responsible for facilitating the shaping of the water industry's research agenda, is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from expert partners or consortia able to deliver targeted research projects tackling the biggest issues facing the water sector.

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has appointed a consortium of industry experts led by Atkins, and supported by Ovarro, the University of Manchester and Asset Resolutions BV, to develop their Future Asset Planning project.

UKWIR has launched the next round of its research programme that will deliver 12 new projects to help the water sector meet the challenges of the future.

A new database that contains important information on trace chemicals found in treated wastewater has gone live and, in a water industry first, is being made publicly available for anyone to access.

The UK’s first draft Water Innovation Strategy has been launched setting out a vision for transformational change across the water sector in anticipation of Ofwat’s £200m innovation fund and the establishment of a Centre of Excellence that will act as a UK hub for global water innovation.

Water companies in England have launched a major project to design the plan that will help deliver their world-leading goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.