Water research not-for-profit UKWIR is seeking expressions of interest for “expert partners ready to carry out targeted research projects to tackle the biggest issues facing the water sector,” including improvements to real-time monitoring of bathing waters, development of a circular economy framework and effective treatment of dilute sewage.
Steve Kaye, chief executive of UKWIR, said that, drawing on water companies and a range of other water stakeholders, UKWIR “ensures our research directly delivers tangible benefits for both the environment and customers, as the sector undergoes a period of significant transformation and innovation.”
Expressions of interest are open until midnight on Thursday 28 March 2024 for the following UKWIR projects:
lead in drinking water – journey to 5µg/l and beyond;
development of a water industry circular economy measurement framework with supporting metrics;
improving real-time public bathing water quality information;
industry insights from the UKWIR National Mains Failure Database;
assessing the costs and benefits of non-essential use drought orders – feasibility study;
efficacy of novel disinfection processes for wastewater treatment;
effective treatment of dilute sewage;
risk of toxicity to fish in rivers from phosphorus stripping using aluminium;
faecal indicator organism die-off rates in rivers;
biological removal of taste and odour compounds;
updating RedUP rainwater time-series perturbation tool to comply with draft water management plans and long-term delivery strategy methodologies; and
water company landholdings – quantifying greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage potential.
Detailed information about each project and submission forms for expressions of interest are available HERE.
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