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UKWIR are the leading independent research organisation for the water sector
Our research informs and defines the actions required to address the unprecedented challenges from climate change,
growing demand and an ageing infrastructure.
Open access research documents
Key research themes
- Providing the water services society needs, expects and values
- Providing clean water for all
- Protecting and enhancing natural systems
- Resilient infrastructure systems
- Achieving net zero carbon
- Whole life approach to responsible consumption
- Diverse, future-ready people and partnerships
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My Library
UKWIR’s MyLibrary feature makes it easier to access, organise and share UKWIR’s work - supporting our ambition to provide open access for members, collaborators, regulators, academics, and other stakeholders.
There are over 2,000 published reports in the library – add your favourites to a personalised collection of reports for quick, easy access and citation.
Live projects
What are we researching at the moment?
Find out more about the research projects we are currently working on, covering all areas of the water cycle from source to tap.
Planned projects
How do we choose projects?
UKWIR work closely with our partners across the sector, to ensure our research is focussed on the projects that deliver the maximum social and environmental benefits.
Our research methodology
UKWIR produces independent, accurate and robust research that can be relied on to illustrate challenges or highlight potential solutions.