UKWIR appoints new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect
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 seeks Expressions of Interest for latest research projects
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 invites Expressions of Interest in new water sector research projects
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.
UKWIR appoints Atkins to lead Future Asset Planning Research programme
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 launches 2021 Research Programme
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.
UKWIR makes key data on trace chemicals in wastewater publicly available in water industry first
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.
UK water sector launches draft Water 2050 Innovation Strategy
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 take major step towards carbon zero by 2030
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.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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