Trust in the management of our water environment is at a historic low. Our rivers are under pressure, under scrutiny, and in many cases, are not meeting expectations. The public sees pollution — from sewage, agriculture industry, and road runoff — and is openly demanding greater accountability and radical change.So, who is accountable? The answer, too […]
Category archives: Publications
Water Resilience Version 2
Driving Resilience Innovation in the UK Water Sector The UK Water Partnership was created to provide leadership and a unified approach to our efforts here in the UK. Both to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions and to ensure that the UK’s experts, innovators, and entrepreneurs are at the forefront of the global response. […]
Business Plan 2025/26
With the beginning of the new financial year, and the great work completed in 2024/25, the directors have set the direction for this coming year in the updated business plan. Our Business Plan outlines the UKWP’s strategy, goals, and operational approach, providing an update on the current and legacy workstreams. A big focus this year […]
UKWP – Aiimi
AI White Paper Our industry is continuously adapting to the increasingly acute pressures of climate change, efficiency, and cost drivers. Customers’ expectations of our services and their experiences have never been higher; we need to meet these challenges with reliability, resilience, and excellent value for money for consumers. Regulation (e.g., Environmental Information Regulations) and industry […]
The Circular Water Economy White Paper
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 […]
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 […]