Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet.
Uniquely placed at the heart of the UK water efficiency community, our vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We work with organisations, individuals and communities to lead and inspire change so that water is never wasted.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we actively support and challenge everyone we work with to aim high on water efficiency for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.
We work with governments, regulators, water companies and wider stakeholders across the UK to promote policies that support greater water efficiency.
We are the UK experts in water efficiency campaigning – driving impactful nationwide initiatives and consulting on external projects.
We carry out research and initiatives to influence how we use and value water, driving change in policy, regulation, and delivery with partners across the water sector and beyond.
The Checkmark certifies buildings and places for their commitment to water efficiency, and enhances sustainability credentials.
Our Water Efficiency Training Courses equip you and colleagues with the skills and knowledge to make impactful, sustainable water-saving decisions.
Latest news
Waterwise has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to launch an exciting new pilot project that will help grassroots sports clubs become more water efficient while inspiring local communities to value and save water.
With prolonged heatwaves and hosepipe bans coming into force across more and more areas of the UK, CEO Nicci Russell explains why we all need to adopt essential water-saving habits, to help secure our water future for our economy and environment.
Waterwise outlines six immediate policy actions, from tighter building regulations to the full implementation of mandatory water efficiency labelling and a call for commercial water reporting, as new PM Andy Burnham enters office – stating that UK cannot build a resilient water future without a radical, government-led focus on water efficiency.
