UKWIR calls for interest in multiple upcoming research projects

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has called for expressions of interest in a broad array of upcoming research areas.

Interested parties have until 11 April to put themselves forward for the following UKWIR projects:

• Better health protection measures for rivers   

• Redefining coliforms 

• Calculating whole life costings and value of mains renewal methodologies   

• Understanding factors contributing to and affecting overall district metered area (DMA) leakage

• Risk-assessing impacts of trade effluent and tankered waste on biosolids    

• Potential impacts of PFAS in biosolids upon environmental and human health 

• Improving approaches to demand forecasting   

• Potential Implications of the recast Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive  

• Event duration monitoring real time reporting - data interpretation    

• Wastewater/biosolids high quantity microplastics sampling and analysis method   

• Effective treatment of dilute sewage   

• Biological removal of taste and odour compounds.

Mike Rose, chief executive, said: "These projects are vital for ensuring the water industry can adapt to modern analytical techniques and manage the complexities of the changing climate. By collaborating with a diverse and innovative panel of experts, UKWIR aims to support our members' critical business priorities by delivering actionable research and evidence to enhance water quality, improve the environment and protect public health.

“We are keen to hear from partners that will create new insight, value and solutions to support sector transformation and positive customer and environmental outcomes.”