🌎For today's #TechnicalTuesday, our Head of Demand Management, Justine Leadbetter, supports World Water Week by exploring the critical issue of global water scarcity. 💧With climate change and ageing infrastructure exacerbating the problem, Justine discusses the challenges and solutions for the UK water sector, including Ofwat’s ambitious leakage reduction targets. 📈Discover how WRc is empowering water professionals through expert training and innovative solutions to enhance water security. Read here: https://bit.ly/3XjEDNT #WRcAcademy #WorldWaterWeek #WaterScarcity #WaterSecurity #CareersInWater #WaterIndustry Nicola Richter Chloe Ailano Lydia Wood Charlie Asprey
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WRc | Water Research Centre | Creating a better tomorrow
About us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is a trusted provider of consultancy, technical services, accreditation schemes, research, innovation and training to customers around the globe. Our priority is creating a better tomorrow through helping to solve problems with technical expertise and innovative sustainable solutions. We operate across different sectors including Water, Environment, Gas and Resource Management. Our clients include regulators, water and gas utility companies, governmental organisations, NGO’s, trade organisations, industrial manufacturers and waste management companies. Building on a legacy in the international water and environment sector stretching back over 90 years, combined with the knowledge of approximately 220 staff based in Swindon, Manchester and Stirling, we bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable our clients to meet the challenges of the future. WRc recognises the benefits of collaboration as a driver of innovation. By exploiting our knowledge and legacy, combined with exciting and appropriate technology and continuously developing our professional networks, we are establishing a reputation of being client-centred professionals, who work with our clients to develop and implement valued solutions. At WRc, we strive to be established innovation leaders and every innovation is underpinned by technical expertise. Our people are our greatest resource and the most important building block for commercial success. Hence, everything we do is founded on attracting exceptional people and implementing a programme of continuous leadership, professional and commercial development.
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- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1927
- Specialties
- Water, Waste & Resource Industry, Gas, Technology, Innovation, Environment, Pipeline Inspection, Treatment Processes, Catchment Management, Asset Strategy, Network Operations, Customer Engagement, Resource Efficiency, Technology, Leakage, Demand Management, Water Resources, and Environmental Modelling
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Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 8YF, GB
Employees at WRc Group
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🌎We are pleased to support World Water Week and this year’s theme, Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future. 💧The world water crisis can be summarised in three key points: Too Much, Too Little, Too Dirty. 💭Read thoughts from some of WRc's technical experts below. Peter Henley Kiran Tota-Maharaj Abraham Negaresh Justine Leadbetter Austen Buck Nabil Hajji. MRes, PhD, PGCert. Nicola Richter
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👨🏫Join WRc's Wastewater Infrastructure specialist and trainer Peter Henley for an engaging in-person training day for professionals looking to develop their knowledge of CCTV sewer inspection and drain repairs. 🌟This course is perfect for wastewater engineers, sewer rehabilitation managers and local government officers. 💡Following this session, attendees will be confident in understanding sewer deterioration and the use of CCTV condition surveys in sewer rehabilitation planning. CCTV Sewer Inspection Awareness Training Day 📅 Tuesday 8th October 📍 WRc's Swindon Office 🔗Book now and enjoy 10% off your second booking: https://bit.ly/3MeIA0i #SewerInspection #WRcAcademy #WaterManagement #Wastewater Nicola Richter Chloe Ailano Lydia Wood Charlie Asprey
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📢We’re pleased to announce the start of our testing on the new lead rig, part of the Lead Supply Pipe Identification Technology Review Portfolio project. 🌟This initiative is crucial for addressing the challenge of identifying and replacing the approximately 6 million lead supply pipes still in use across the UK. 💡Our focus is on evaluating various technologies for their effectiveness in determining pipe materials, with the goal of identifying the most suitable solutions for different local conditions. 🔍Take a look at WRc's James Lees' post below. #LeadIdentification #LeadPipeIdentification #WRcPortfolio #WaterQuality #WaterQualityInnovation
First day of testing on the new lead rig at WRc as part of our Portfolio project focussing on identifying lead supply pipes. Hosting the team from Drexel University, Philadelphia who use stress wave propogation to infer pipe material. Looking forward to seeing the results of these tests and the other 4 technologies chosen by Water Companies. WRc Group #LeadIdentification #Innovation
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🚿For this week's #TechnicalTuesday, WRc's Peter Henley explores the evolution of sewer CCTV condition assessment and the crucial need for expert training. 💡As technology advances, accurately interpreting and coding sewer footage is vital for effective maintenance and investment. 👨🏫Our one-day CCTV Awareness Training Course on 8th October 2024 at WRc’s Swindon offices is designed to enhance your understanding of sewer deterioration and improve your ability to analyse CCTV survey reports. 📈Learn how sewers fail, how to correctly classify defects, and make better decisions for wastewater maintenance. This course is perfect for wastewater engineers, sewer rehabilitation managers, and local government officers aiming to sharpen their skills and mitigate business risks. 🔍Read Pete's article here: https://bit.ly/4dNcuEl 🔗 Book your place now and save 10% on your second booking: https://bit.ly/3WSYFh5 Nicola Richter Charlie Asprey Chloe Ailano #SewerInspection #WRcAcademy #Training #WaterManagement #CCTVConditionAssessment #EngineeringTraining #EngineeringJobs
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🌍Last week, WRc’s Simon Ayley, Shaun Mason, Imad Ahmed, and Daniel Pearce collaborated with UK water companies at the International Water Association's World Water Congress in Toronto. We represented the UK alongside eight water companies at the UK Pavilion, tackling critical challenges like climate change adaptation, nature recovery, emerging contaminants and water system resilience. 🔬 Simon Ayley delivered a key presentation on microplastics, highlighting WRc's leading research on their removal, measurement and risk assessment. 💧Imad Ahmed organised a roundtable with Tokyo's water and wastewater companies, where we explored collaborative pathways and gained insights into the challenges faced by the Japanese water sector. This discussion opened the door to potential partnerships between WRc and key players in Japan. 💡Imad also visited the Urban Water Research Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), where he explored TMU's innovative research on urban water management. The visit underscored shared challenges in the Canadian water sector, such as climate resilience and emerging contaminants, highlighting opportunities for future collaboration with WRc. 🤝We engaged in promising discussions with academics and researchers on advancing water technologies and joint research projects. 🌍World Water Congress provided a platform for extensive dialogue on the United Nations's SDG 6, covering emerging contaminants and innovative approaches to water reuse and global funding. 🌟The congress was invaluable opportunity to connect with global experts and advance our collective water management and sustainability goals as we look ahead to the World Water Congress 2026 in Glasgow. #WorldWaterCongress #WRc #UKPavilion #WaterInnovation #IWA #Microplastics #JointResearch #SDG6 #WaterReuse #JapaneseWaterSector #Canada #Toronto #WorldWaterCongress2024 #Glasgow2026 Anglian Water Services, British Water, NWG (Northumbrian Water Group), Scottish Water, Severn Trent, South West Water, United Utilities, Wessex Water, Yorkshire Water, Arup, AtkinsRéalis, Capgemini, Ross Engineering, Inc., RSE, The Scottish Government, Morrison Construction
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🌍In the latest Sunday Guardian, WRc’s Prof. Kiran Tota-Maharaj explores the resurgence of dengue fever, highlighting its connection to poor drainage, water stagnation, and inadequate sanitation in the Caribbean, particularly in Trinidad and Tobago. 💡Discover key infrastructure and public health strategies essential for combating this global threat in his latest article. 🔗Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4dNdCrQ 🌟We're pleased to see Kiran’s important work featured in The Guardian, showcasing his expertise on this critical issue. Guardian Media Limited #SundayGuardian #TrinidadandTobago #DengueFever #WaterManagement #PublicHealth #Caribbean #CaribbeanWaterIndustry #WaterQuality
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📢 Stay up to date with the latest in the wastewater sector through the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) wastewater brief newsletter. 💡For UKWIR members, we handpick crucial industry topics and stories, so you stay ahead without the hassle. Here’s a glimpse of some of the latest headlines: 🌊 Summary of Consultation on Revenue-Raising and Domestic Water Charges in Northern Ireland 🌊 New government announces first steps towards reforming the water sector 🌊 OEP investigates DAERA for failure to adopt Environmental Improvement Plan 🌊 EA publishes the 2023 Environmental Performance Assessment 🌊 Defra publishes annual progress report on the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 👉Existing subscribers, make sure to check your inbox for the latest updates. 👉Not subscribed yet? Join now to access these valuable insights and more (you must be an UWKIR member to subscribe): https://bit.ly/45G1ndP #Wastewater #UKWIR #WastewaterIndustry #WaterIndustry #UKWIRNewsletter
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🦠A career in water microbiology is a fantastic way to make a real impact on public health and environmental safety. 🔬WRc Academy's Introduction to Water Microbiology course is the perfect starting point for early-career professionals and those in public health, the water industry, or regulatory roles. 👨🏫Gain essential knowledge on detecting, controlling, and managing waterborne pathogens in modern water supply systems. Study at your own pace, with the added benefit of personalised mentoring from our industry experts. Ready to dive in? Learn more about the course and how it can benefit your career here: https://bit.ly/4cueQXV Daisy Allen, Nancy Battersby, Lucy Wells, Charlie Asprey, Chloe Ailano, Nicola Richter, Austen Buck, Donna Murray (was Davies) #WRcAcademy #WaterIndustry #WaterQuality #PublicHealth #Microbiology #WaterMicrobiology #CareerDevelopment #STEM #STEMCareers #OnlineLearning #MedievalKings
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☀Feeling the heat? Is your water network struggling to maintain service levels? 🔥With the sweltering temperatures we're currently facing, the performance of your water network has never been more crucial. Simplified models just won’t simulate the system hydraulics adequately during these heatwaves. 🚿To understand how your service reservoirs will perform over multiple days and to anticipate when you might need to rezone or adjust control parameters on pumping stations or pressure reducing valves, accurate and detailed all-mains models are essential. 👨🏫Our WRc Hydraulic Network Modelling Training course provides the insights and skills needed to create these detailed models. We can tailor the training to suit your needs, whether you're a new modeller or an experienced engineer looking to develop your expertise. 💡Led by seasoned professionals Richard Foster and Neil Holman with years of experience analysing real-life network problems, our course will prepare you to address any situation. 👉Ensure your modelling staff and network models are ready for the exceptional summer demands – register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4d5RAAo Nicola Richter, Charlie Asprey, Chloe Ailano, Lydia Wood, Donna Murray (was Davies) #WRcAcademy #HydraulicNetworkModelling #WaterIndustry #HeatWave #WaterDemand #WaterManagement #WaterNetwork #Drought