New standards for nickel plated water fittings

The project aimed to develop new testing methodologies for chrome and nickel-plated water fittings to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and minimise the risk of nickel exposure to consumers.

Published On 18/02/2024

Enhancing equality, diversity & inclusion in the water sector

While some progress has already been made, there is a need for greater diversity within the UK and Irish water industries to ensure the workforce across the sector is representative of the communities they serve. UKWIR wants to help accelerate progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive water industry.

Published On 16/02/2024

UKWIR announce... NEW research strategy

We are proud to announce the direction of our research projects from now to 2050.

Published On 15/02/2024

Join us at Wet Networks: Water Innovation to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change

Published On 24/01/2024

Progressive partnerships will refresh water sector narrative

The need for a radical rethink of how the water sector communicates, internally, and with the media and the public, was a key theme of the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR)’s fourth annual conference, which took place in London on 30 November 2023.

Published On 21/12/2023

Quantifying, managing and communicating the differences in storm overflow spill data between EDM outputs and hydraulic model predictions

The project aims to analyse and address the discrepancies in storm overflow spill data between event duration monitor (EDM) outputs and hydraulic model predictions.

Published On 14/11/2023

UKWIR embarks on new project cycle

We are excited to announce our next cycle of projects, which will deliver targeted research projects to tackle the biggest issues facing the water sector.

Published On 13/11/2023

Prioritisation of circular economy research opportunities for the UK and Irish water sector

In recent years, water companies have sought to improve resource recovery for beneficial reuse, and steps have been taken towards the transition to a circular economy with water companies and their value chains however, untapped opportunities remain.

Published On 09/11/2023