Wastewater treatment works’ process emissions: optimisation of current processes

As the monitoring of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the UK & Irish water industries is increasingly built into regulatory requirements, there is a need to limit the emissions linked with wastewater treatment works’ (WWTWs’) operational practices. The aim of this project was to set out recommendations to maximise reductions in process emissions without compromising other regulatory requirements or increasing operational costs.

Published On 30/08/2024

Source and pathway control of non-sanitary pollutants

River health remains high on the customer agenda, with much of the media attention focused on combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and uncontrolled discharges. While this is an area that has attracted unprecedented amounts of investment, the challenge of river pollution is multi-faceted. For instance, trade effluent and industrial discharges can have a significant impact on wastewater treatment and potentially the environment.

Published On 29/08/2024

Leadership transition at UKWIR

After six years of distinguished service, Steve Kaye will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer in November 2024. During his tenure, Steve has significantly strengthened UKWIR's role within the water sector. He has overseen the development of strategic offerings, fostered collaboration with water companies, research institutions, academia, and the wider supply chain.

Published On 11/06/2024

Update gives insights into non-acoustic leak detection and location technologies

Water leakages from pipes pose a significant environmental and economic problem and tackling this issue is one of UKWIR's strategic priorities.

Published On 19/05/2024

Customer behaviour campaigns on blockage reduction

Customer blockages in sewers are a major issue in the UK. Every year in England and Wales water companies spend millions of pounds dealing with over 300,000 blockages – thousands of which see people’s homes and belongings ruined by sewer flooding.

Published On 17/05/2024

Introducing the next phase of the Chemical Investigations Programme (CIP)

UKWIR strategic programme manager, Jenni Hughes has been working on the industry’s Chemical Investigations Programme for the last decade. Here she outlines what we can expect from the upcoming phase of this vital project.

Published On 16/05/2024

UKWIR seeks partners for carbon accounting workbook

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is seeking expressions of interest from partners to develop a next generation version of the carbon accounting workbook, which ensures the water sector has a robust framework for calculating its greenhouse gas emissions.

Published On 17/04/2024

Introducing the 4th Phase of the Chemical Investigations Programme - Jenni Hughes, UKWIR Strategic Programme Manager

For this month’s blog, we spoke to UKWIR strategic programme manager, Jenni Hughes. With ten years’ experience working on the industry’s Chemical Investigations Programme, she outlines what we can expect from the upcoming phase of this vital, ongoing project. Alongside this, she also offers her reflections on the experience of moving from leading water company projects, to coordinating collaborative, sector-wide research.

Published On 05/04/2024