UKWIR seeks expressions of interest for the next generation of the #carbonaccounting workbook🖩

The next phase of the workbook will ensure the water sector continues to have a robust framework for calculating its #GHG emissions.

Find out more & apply: shorturl.at/qKOUX

Introducing UKWIR's Substances of Emerging Concern Independent Advisory Group (or, SECAG, for short)🔬

Formed of experts from across the industry & academia, SECAG's provides UKWIR with independent, evidence-led scientific advice and support.

More here: lnkd.in/eb-Cd4Zr

For this month’s blog, we spoke to one of our wonderful strategic programme managers, Jenni Hughes💧

With ten years’ experience working on the Chemical Investigations Programme, Jenni outlines what we can expect from the next phase of this vital project: lnkd.in/ePuEfjXU

Save the date📅

We are delighted to announce that on the 3rd of October we'll be back at Hilton Tower Bridge (London) for UKWIR's 5th Annual Conference!

Be sure to add the date to your diaries. More details coming soon…

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#UKWIRconference24

We have some big news... UKWIR recently turned 30🎂

In Institute of Water's latest magazine our CEO, Steve Kaye, reflects on our 30-year journey and identifies valuable lessons going forward.

You can have a read here: library.myebook.com/InstituteofWat…

#collaboration #waterresearch

🌍Today is #WorldWaterDay - as good a day as any to remind ourselves of just how vital water is to virtually every aspect of our lives.

What are you reflecting on this World Water Day?

#watersecurity #climatechange

One week left to submit your EoI for our latest cycle of projects⏰

For further information or to submit an expression of interest for a specific project, visit: ukwir.org/ukwir-projects…

Our new report, 'Alternative Permitting Approaches,' provides a detailed exploration of alternative approaches to the permitting of wastewater discharges, following an extensive global review and study of ongoing approaches and trials in the UK & Ireland: shorturl.at/oxyU3

Catch Leakage Programme Lead, Jeremy Heath, presenting UKWIR's updated #Leakage Innovation Heatmap at tomorrow's Utility Week's Innovation & Smart Water Conference - a strategic collation of leakage and innovation needs identified by water companies in England, Scotland and Wales

Our wonderful Strategic Programme Manager, Oluseyi Onifade, will be speaking on a panel at #WaterwiseConference 2024 later today, sharing her thoughts on the importance of #smartmeters in shifting customer use behaviour. Not one to miss!

#savingwater

#internationalwomensday is of course a day to celebrate, inclusively, the incredible contributions made by women to the water sector, but it's also a day to reflect on how we can do better📈

Spring, the water sector Centre of Excellence, has launched its third innovation Accelerator challenge and is calling for innovators from all backgrounds to apply: spring-innovation.co.uk/spring-acceler…

You can find their full Call for Innovation here: spring-innovation.co.uk/app/uploads/20…

#Innovation

Sharing thoughts on our recent non-acoustic leak detection project with Ovarro, our Leakage Programme Lead, Jeremy Heath of SES Water, said: “This will lead to more successful trials and innovative projects, ultimately safeguarding our water supply:' shorturl.at/qwAV5

New UKWIR report💧

This project, carried out by researchers at Cranfield University, studies new methods for the use of pesticide degrading bacteria for enhancing the process of removing harmful pesticide residues from #drinkingwater

Report: shorturl.at/duwCU

The 8th edition of the Civil Engineering Specification for the #WaterIndustry , a collaborative project between UKWIR and WRc Group, is now available to purchase through WRc’s Knowledge Store, just in time to harness the benefit of #AMP8 record investment: shorturl.at/hwJMO

We are pleased to share that two UKWIR projects have been featured in the Institute of Water 's Winter Journal❄️

The third phase of the #ChemicalInvestigations Programme: shorturl.at/zDSXY

#Greenhousegas emissions from waste and water treatment processes: shorturl.at/adfCP

Excellent workshop on Monday gathering thoughts and views from the water industry and partners to ensure our sewerage Big Question priorities are up to date✅

Thanks to all who joined us!

#sewerage #waterresearch #collaboration

New UKWIR guidance report💧

To accompany our recently published 'Review of 2022 Drought Demand Measures' report, we have also updated the 2013 Drought Code of Practice.

To read the guidance report in full: shorturl.at/nuJOW

#drought #demandmanagement #waterusebehaviour

It was great to bring our Halving Abstractions (Big Question 1) team together in person this week as we kick off our 'National Framework for Water Resources - Environmental Destination Investigation Framework' project💧

#waterresearch #catchment #climatechange

How can we better prepare the UK's #drainage infrastructure to face increased levels of #flooding resulting from a changing climate?

Our recent report, seeks to more accurately calculate the capacity of common urban drainage models: shorturl.at/iltFU

#WaterResearch