The Circular Economy (CE) covers three broad principles – eliminate, circulate and regenerate. The water industry is well placed to positively engage with all three principles – by minimising abstraction, implementing wastewater treatment solutions that return high quality effluent to the environment, by maintaining assets and recovering waste materials as useful resources, and by engaging […]
Category archives: Publications
UKWP Value Statement
Learn more about the great work we do at the UKWP!
Using Wellbeing Impact in Asset Optioneering- Costain/Spring
This document outlines a collaborative project led by Costain, in partnership with the UK Water Partnership (UKWP) and several other stakeholders. The project aims to measure and monetize the wellbeing impact of improving water quality through investments in combined Sewer Outfalls (CSOs). This innovative approach integrates wellbeing considerations into business cases for water infrastructure, reflecting […]
Statement of Intent
We are pleased to share the key output from the UK Water Industry Summit, which took place last Wednesday 18th October. Six of the key organisations within the water sector in the UK signed a concrete commitment to to collaborate and drive innovation, to tackle the complex challenges facing the water sector in the UK. […]
Business Plan 2023/24
Water First Our Business Plan outlines the UKWP’s strategy, goals, and operational approach and provides an update on the current and legacy workstreams. “Our Impact,” describes the positive effect that our activities have on the UK water sector and beyond. “Our Objectives” outlines the specific targets we aim to achieve. “Our Enablers” describes the key […]
Business Plan 2022/23
Water First Water is a precious resource that is essential to life on earth, and the global demand for clean, safe and accessible water is growing rapidly. The UK Water Partnership has developed a strategic vision to address the challenges of global water security and resilience. Our business plan, titled “Water First,” outlines our approach […]
Water Resilience White Paper
Capitalising on the commercial opportunities for UK plc The UK is in a strong position to help develop a water resilient future globally utilising its expertise, knowledge and global links. This paper provides an insight into the water resilience capability and expertise of UK organisations. It is intended to showcase where the UK’s experts, innovators […]
Tapping the Potential Report
The catalyst for the formation of the UK Water Partnership. For the first time, a wide-ranging group of water technology experts from research, policy and industry have come together. To analyse global market water technology opportunities, examine the UK’s relative position in this market and articulate how the UK can improve its performance. Aimed at […]
Digital Water
Driving Digital Innovation in the UK water sector The UK Water Partnership have launched an action plan to help UK plc win its share of the $30 billion digital revolution in water. The digital revolution is transforming the water industry – and with that transformation comes tremendous commercial opportunities for UK plc. In response to […]