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Policy
- Warm Homes Programme - Waterwise response (2022)
- Emerging Regional Water Resources Plans - Waterwise Responses (2022)
- Ofwat Long Term Planning Consultation - Waterwise Response (2022)
- Ofwat Consultation on PR24 Performance Commitments - Waterwise Response (2022)
- The potential role of NHH water use benchmarking in encouraging business water efficiency (2021)
- Examples of International, Business Relevant, Water Efficiency (Regulatory) Mechanisms (2021)
- Senior Water Demand Reduction Group
- Waterwise Response (2021) to the Defra Strategic Policy Steer to Ofwat
- Ofwat Consultation (2021) Developer Charges and Environmental Incentives
- BEIS Consultation (2021) on a new Performance Based Rating Scheme for Commercial Buildings - Waterwise Response
- Waterwise Asks for Regional Water Resources Plans (2020)
- Leaky Loo Joint Statement - BMA and UK WESSG (2021)
- Construction Leadership Council National Retrofit Strategy - Letter from Chair of UK WESSG (2021)
- Net Zero and the Role of Water Efficiency - Waterwise (2021)
- EST - Welsh Government Water Labelling Report (2020)
- National Retrofit Strategy (Dec 2020)
- EAC Committee Inquiry into Energy Efficient Homes - Waterwise Response (Nov 2020)
- BEIS Committee Inquiry into Decarbonising Homes - Waterwise Response (Nov 2020)
- Leaky Loo Position Statement (October 2020)
- Leaky Loo Phase II Final Report (2015)
- Green Homes Grant - Joint Letter to SoS BEIS
- EAC Inquiry (June 2020) - Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes
- Public Acccounts Committee Inquiry (May 2020) - Water Supply & Demand Management - Waterwise Response
- Waterwise PR19 CMA Response (May 2020)
- Northern Ireland Water - draft Water Supply and Resilience Plan - Waterwise Response (2019)
- Defra Reducing Personal Water Use Consultation - Letter Response from Chair of the UK Water Efficiency Strategy Steering Group (2019)
- Defra Reducing Personal Water Use Consultation - Full Waterwise Response (2019)
- Green Deal Guidance for the Water Sector (2012)
- Water Sector Report Climate Change Risk Assessment (2012)
- Why we need a mandatory water label – Waterwise Briefing (Jan 2021)
- Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK – Year 1 Full Report
- Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK – Year 1 Summary Report
- Water Efficiency Policy Update – November 2018
- The PR19 rollercoaster sets off - Utility Week
- Public Understanding of Sustainable Water Use in the Home (2009)
- Water Efficiency Calculator for New Dwellings (2009)
- Future Water: The Government's Water Strategy for England (2008)
- The Effect of Metering on Water Consumption – Policy Note (2017)
- Waterwise response to Bristol Water consultation on draft Water Resources Management Plan 2019
- Waterwise response to Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s draft Water Resources Management Plan consultation 2019
- Waterwise response to Thames Water consultation on draft Water Resources Management Plan 2019
- Waterwise response to South East Water consultation on draft Water Resources Management Plan 2019
- Waterwise response to Affinity Water consultation on draft Water Resources Management Plan 2019
- Water Efficiency and Behaviour Change Rapid Evidence Assessment (2018)
- Water Efficiency Strategy Summary (2017)
- Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK (2017)
- Response to Consultation on The Government’s strategic priorities and objectives for Ofwat (April 2017)
- Response to Ofwat’s Monitoring the business retail market from April 2017 – a consultation (Feburary 2017)
- Response to Ofwat’s Bioresources and water resources market information consultation (June 2017)
- Response to Ofwat consultation on New connections charges for the future – England (August 2017)
- Response to Welsh Water 2050 (August 2017)
- Response to Ofwat on Delivering Water 2020 – consulting on our methodology for the 2019 price review (August 2017)
- Water Resources Long Term Planning Framework (Appendices) (2016)
- The Effect of Metering on Water Consumption. A Policy Note (2015)
- Action Taken By the Government to Encourage the Conservation of Water (2014)
- Response to the National Infrastructure Commission – New Technology Study Second Call for Evidence (August 2017)
- Response to Ofwat’s Consultation on Minor Revisions to Water Efficiency Target Methodology (2012)
Water Wholesaler & Retailer Publications
- Only a third of large UK businesses prepared for common water supply issues, research finds (June 2021)
- The Business of Saving Water (June 2020)
- Businesses unprepared for water outages, research finds (2019)
- Flowing in the right direction: Water use in the public sector (2019)
- The Case for Water Efficiency (2012)
- United Utilities Home Audit Project (2008)
- Thames Water Awareness Work with Schools (2009)
- Ipswich Water Efficiency Trial Project (2010)
- Water Efficient Shower Head Offer - Project Report (2009)
- Welsh Water Lagging Kit Scoping Document (2018)
- Welsh Water Water Efficiency Audit Review Report (2018)
- Welsh Water Allotment Project Report (2018)
- Welsh Water Water Efficiency Lunch and Learn Report (2018)
- Welsh Water Research – Plastic Pollution and the Refillable Solution (2018)
- Southern Water Demand Management Roundtable Note
- Essex and Suffolk Water (2018) BUILDING REGULATIONS PART G ANALYSIS OF WATER CONSUMPTION
- H2eco Behavioural Research (Phase 10)
- H2eco Phase 11
- HBF/Watersafe_Homebuyers
- HBF/Watersafe Leaflet – Developers
- Comparing Measured Consumption with Modelled Consumption Using the Code for Sustainable Homes (2009)
- Essex & Suffolk Water H2eco Phase III – Pilot Study (2009)
- Wessex Water Water Efficiency Trial Report (2009)
- Water efficiency evidence base statistical analysis (2015)
- Essex and Suffolk Water: H2Eco Phase II Evaluation (2009)
- SaveWater South East Local Authority and Housing Association Toolkit
- ESW H2eco (2008)
- Save a Bucket Load (2016)
- Save a Bucket Load (2015)
- Spring Gardening Campaign (2014)
- Water and Energy Efficient Showers Project Report (2007)
- South West Water Explicata WET Report 1 (2007)
- ESW Water Saving Toolkit (2007)
- Chelmsford ecoBETA Retrofit Project (2007)
- Retrofitting variable flush mechanisms to existing toilets (2005)
- Statistical Analysis of Seven Water Efficiency Studies using Control Groups and Weather Influences (2013)
- Washroom behaviour and users' perception of 'novel' water efficient appliances (2004)
Waterwise Publications
- Public Attitudes Towards Smart Water Meters (November 2021)
- Literature Review: Learnings from previous pro-water campaigns, interventions and studies (2021)
- Water Efficiency Strategy 2.0 - Summary of Consultation Responses
- Waterwise Review of the 2017 UK Water Efficiency Strategy (June 2021)
- Smart Metering and the Climate Emergency (2021)
- Waterwise Asks for Regional Water Resources Plans (2020)
- Dual Flush Toilets - Waterwise Tips for Buyers (2021)
- Water Neutrality Presentation Slides (2021)
- Water Neutrality Practical Guidance (2021)
- A Review of Water Neutrality in the UK (2021)
- Webinar Slides - Rainwater Harvesting and Grey Water Recycling (Institute of Water)
- Covid, Water Use and the Impact on Poverty in the UK
- In Association with Artesia - Sept 2020 Newsletter
- Independent Review of Costs and Benefits of RWH and GWR Appendix A1 & A2
- Identifying Policy Options for Incentivising Rainwater Harvesting and Grey Water Recycling Systems in the UK
- Independent Review of Costs and Benefits of RWH and GWR Options in the UK
- Water Labelling: Taps and Showers Only Comparison - EST (2020)
- Water Labelling Webinar (20th August 2020) - Slidedeck
- In Association with Artesia - June 2020 Newsletter
- In Association with Artesia - April 2020 Newsletter
- Chris Philpot (SAWM) Webinar Slides (2020)
- Public Perceptions of Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Recycling (2020)
- In Association with Artesia (Feb 2020)
- Beyond PCC - Water Diary Mini Research Project (2020)
- Water Efficiency Retail Market Switching Guide (2019)
- The Waterwise Guide for Offices (2019)
- Water Saving Office Posters (Download & Print) (2019)
- Statistical Analysis of Seven Water Efficiency Studies using Control Groups and Weather Influences (2013)
- Response to Ofwat's Consultation on Minor Revisions to Water Efficiency Target Methodology (2012)
- UK Water Efficiency Awards (2012)
- Why do we need to think about Water? (2012)
- Investigating the Impact of Water Efficiency Educational Programmes in Schools (2012)
- Save Water Swindon Phase 1 Evaluation (2012)
- Planning Effective Water Efficiency Initiatives (2012)
- Improving Uptake in Home Visit Retrofit Programmes (2012)
- Response to Welsh Assembly Government Consultation on Building Resilience to Climate Change (2011)
- Waterwise Reponse to Consumer Council for Water Consultation on its Draft Forward Work Programme (2011)
- Waterwise Response to BIS Call for Evidence on Principles for Economic Regulation (2011)
- Multi-Organisation Reponse to DECC Consultation on The role of appliances and consumer electronics in the CERT (2011)
- Evidence for Large-Scale Water Efficiency Phase II Final Report (2011)
- Consultation on the Walker Review of Charging for Household Water and Sewerage Services (2011)
- Waterwise Manifesto (2009 - 2010)
- Waterwise Annual Report (2009-2010)
- Water Efficiency and the Water Companies: A 2010 UK Review (2010)
- Save Water Swindon Baseline Summary Report (2010)
- Waterwise White Paper: Water Used Wisely, Every Day, Everywhere (2010)
- Evidence Base for Large-Scale Water Efficiency Phase II Second Report (2010)
- Evidence Base for Large-Scale Water Efficiency in Homes Phase II Interim Report (2010)
- Reducing Water Wastage in the UK Annual Report (2009)
- Preston Water Efficiency Initiative (2009)
- The Water and Energy Implications of Bathing and Showering Behaviours and Technologies (2009)
- Waterwise briefing on International approaches to PCC targets (2019)
- Ofwat Innovation Fund Consultation – Waterwise Response (2019)
- Why we need a mandatory water label – Waterwise Briefing (Jan 2021)
- Defra Consultation on Reducing Personal Water Use – Summary Waterwise Response (2019)
- Waterwise response to Ofwat’s Draft Determinations (2019)
- Water Labelling Phase 1 Project – Summary Report (2018)
- Water Labelling Phase 2 Project – Infographic (2019)
- Water Labelling Phase 2 Project – Technical Report (2019)
- Opportunities and challenges for the next price control period – WEET Forum (2018)
- Waterwise Irrigation Guidance (2019)
- Social Value in Public Procurement – Consultation Response (2019)
- Retail Water Market – Note from Joint Workshop (14th May 2019)
- Welsh Water Research – Plastic Pollution and the Refillable Solution (2018)
- Improving our Management of Water in the Environment – Response to Defra
- Waterwise Ofwat 19-20 Programme Response
- How much do water companies spend on customer engagement in the UK and internationally? (2018)
- Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK – Year 1 Full Report
- Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK – Year 1 Summary Report
- Water Efficiency Policy Update – November 2018
- Advice on water efficient new homes for England (September 2018)
- Scottish Water consultation – Shaping the future of your water and waste water services
- Waterwise Product Awards 2017
- Water Efficiency Retrofitting: A Best Practice Guide (2009)
- Waterwise Manifesto European Elections (2008)
- Reducing Water Wastage in the UK Annual Report (2008)
- Water Neutrality - Discussion paper (2008)
- Water Efficient House of the Future (2014)
- Water Butts
- Reducing Water Wastage in the UK Annual Report (2007)
- Assessing water efficiency services offered by water retailers (2018)
- Water Efficiency Strategy Summary (2017)
- Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK (2017)
- Response to Consultation on The Government’s strategic priorities and objectives for Ofwat (April 2017)
- Response to Ofwat’s Monitoring the business retail market from April 2017 – a consultation (Feburary 2017)
- Response to Ofwat’s Bioresources and water resources market information consultation (June 2017)
- Response to Ofwat consultation on New connections charges for the future – England (August 2017)
- Response to Welsh Water 2050 (August 2017)
- Response to Ofwat on Delivering Water 2020 – consulting on our methodology for the 2019 price review (August 2017)
- Taking the lead – new group will drive a more customer-led water industry (June 2017)
- Waterwise press release on drought (May 2017)
- Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK – Consultation document (2017)
- Annual Tracker Survey (2016)
- Water Efficiency Today (2015)
- Washing Futures Exhibition
- Evaluation Guide for Water Efficiency Initiatives (2013)
- Evaluating Water Efficiency Retrofit Projects: An Example (2013)
- Evaluating Water Efficiency Education Activities in Schools: An Example (2013)
- Effectiveness of Piggybacking Initiatives (2013)
- Delivering Multiple Benefits from Mainstreaming Water Efficiency
- Customer Experiences of Home Retrofit Products (2013)
- Garden Watering Restrictions. A Review of Hosepipe Ban Legislation (2006)
- Water Efficiency and Drought Communications (2013)
- UK Water Efficiency Awards 2012
- Investigating the Impact of Water Efficiency Educational Programmes in Schools (2012)
- Save Water Swindon Phase 1 Evaluation (2012)
- Planning Effective Water Efficiency Initiatives (2012)
- Improving Uptake in Home Visit Retrofit Programmes (2012)
- Green Deal Guidance for the Water Sector (2012)
Water Efficiency Research
- The potential role of NHH water use benchmarking in encouraging business water efficiency (2021)
- Public Attitudes Towards Smart Water Meters (November 2021)
- Literature Review: Learnings from previous pro-water campaigns, interventions and studies (2021)
- Smart Metering and the Climate Emergency (2021)
- EST - Water Labelling Options : Cost Benefit Analysis (2020)
- Water Neutrality Presentation Slides (2021)
- A Review of Water Neutrality in the UK (2021)
- EST - Welsh Government Water Labelling Report (2020)
- Climate Change and Home Ownership
- Leaky Loo Position Statement (October 2020)
- Leaky Loo Phase II Final Report (2015)
- Independent Review of Costs and Benefits of RWH and GWR Appendix A1 & A2
- Identifying Policy Options for Incentivising Rainwater Harvesting and Grey Water Recycling Systems in the UK
- Independent Review of Costs and Benefits of RWH and GWR Options in the UK
- Water Labelling Phase 1 Technical Report (2019)
- Public Attitudes to Water Efficiency in Wales
- In Association with Artesia - April 2020 Newsletter
- All Options are on the Table (2019)
- Businesses unprepared for water outages, research finds (2019)
- The effects of the universal metering programme on water consumption, welfare and equity (2019)
- Melbourne Residential Water Use Studies (2013)
- Patterns of Water (2013)
- Understanding Household Water Behaviours and Testing Water Efficiency Messages (2013)
- Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities (2013)
- At Home With Water (2013)
- Creating Water Sensitive Place: Scoping the Potential for Water Sensitive Urban Design in the UK (2013)
- Save Water Swindon Phase 1 Evaluation (2012)
- Resources Available to Business to Quantify and Reduce the Water Impacts of their Water Use (2012)
- Planning Effective Water Efficiency Initiatives (2012)
- Saving Water in Educational Facilities (2012)
- The Case for Water Efficiency (2012)
- An evaluation of the Plug In water saving project (2012)
- Water Sector Report Climate Change Risk Assessment (2012)
- Freshwater Availability and Use in the UK (2011)
- Waterwise Consultation response for Draft EA drought plans (2011)
- Review of the Water Resources Management Plan Process (2011)
- Making the case for metering (2011)
- Evaluation of the EU Life+ Water and Energy Project Waves 1-4 (2011)
- Water and Carbon Footprint of Household Food and Drink Waste in the UK (2011)
- Improving Water Conservation in Smith College Housing through Environmental Education (2011)
- Ensuring Water for All (2010)
- Securing the Future The Role of Resource Efficiency (2010)
- Procurement Requirements for Water Efficiency (2010)
- Is the Five Minute Shower an Urban Myth? (2010)
- Harvesting Rainwater for Domestic Uses: An Information Guide (2010)
- Energy and Carbon Implications of Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Recycling (2010)
- UpStream: Motivating Water Conservation with low-cost water flow sensing and persuasive displays (2010)
- Generation Z Water Efficiency Research (2019)
- Why we need a mandatory water label – Waterwise Briefing (Jan 2021)
- Water Labelling Phase 2 Project – Summary Report (2019)
- Water Efficient Australia Report (2019)
- WWT PR19 – Challenge Report 5 – Water Consumption
- IWA Review of international water efficiency labelling (2019)
- Quantifying the Energy and Carbon Effects of Water Saving (2009)
- Efficacy of Water Efficiency Retrofitting (2009)
- Intelligent Metering for Water Potential Alignment with Energy Smart Metering (2008)
- A Progress Report on Reducing Water Use on Construction Sites (2008)
- Market Transformation Programme: BNWAT28 Water Consumption in New and Existing Homes (2008)
- International Comparisons of Domestic per Capita Consumption (2008)
- Greenhouse gas emissions of water supply and demand management options (2008)
- Housing Standards Review – Cost Impacts (2014)
- Guidance on evaluation and selection of sustainable water demand management technologies (2013)
- Water efficiency in new homes: Evidence to support adoption of the Building Regulations Optional Requirement (2018)
- DAIAD Trials Evaluation and Social Experiment Results (2017)
- Blueprint for pr19 (2014)
- DAIAD Consumer behaviour and social aspects of water consumption (2016)
- Measuring to Manage your resources (2016)
- Barriers to behaviour change in water efficiency (2016)
- Save Money on your Water Bill (2015)
- Food and Drink Water Use Reporting (2015)
- At Home With Water 2 (2015)
- The Rippleffect: Water Efficiency for Businesses (2014)
- Embedding water efficiency into your EMS – Guidance
- Conservation Synergy: The Case for Integrating Water and Energy Efficiency Programs (2013)
- Promoting Behavioural Change in Household Water Consumption (2007)
- Excellence in Metering (2007)
- Leakage Management Technologies (2007)
- Water efficiency in the south east of England retrofitting existing homes (2007)
- Every Drop Counts: Achieving Greater Water Efficiency (2006)
- Water Key Performance Indicators and Benchmarks for Offices and Hotels (2006)
- Melbourne Residential Water Use Studies (2013)
- Patterns of Water (2013)
- Understanding Household Water Behaviours and Testing Water Efficiency Messages (2013)
- Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities (2013)
- Retrofitting variable flush mechanisms to existing toilets (2005)
- At Home With Water (2013)
- Creating Water Sensitive Place: Scoping the Potential for Water Sensitive Urban Design in the UK (2013)
- Guidance on water and associated energy efficiency for Welsh Housing Quality Standard for Retrofit Programmes (2012)
- Washroom behaviour and users' perception of 'novel' water efficient appliances (2004)
- Energy Down the Drain: The Hidden Costs of California's Water Supply (2004)
- Household Greywater Reuse for Garden Irrigation in Perth (2004)
- Resources Available to Business to Quantify and Reduce the Water Impacts of their Water Use (2012)
- The Economics of Water Efficient Products in the Household (2003)
- Sustainable Water Use in Europe: Demand Management (2001)
- Sharing it out: Introducing water Demand Management Strategies for Small Towns (2001)
- Rainwater and Greywater in Buildings (2001)