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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.

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Million reached by our 2024 campaigns
360
Registered delegates to our 2024 annual conference
120+
Organisations attending our Water Efficiency Forum
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Policy

We work with governments, regulators, water companies and wider stakeholders across the UK to promote policies that support greater water efficiency.

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Campaigns

We are the UK experts in water efficiency campaigning – driving impactful nationwide initiatives and consulting on external projects.

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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.

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Checkmark

The Checkmark certifies buildings and places for their commitment to water efficiency, and enhances sustainability credentials.

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Training

Our Water Efficiency Training Courses equip you and colleagues with the skills and knowledge to make impactful, sustainable water-saving decisions.

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Latest news

Nature’s unlikely water heroes in East Sussex image
Nature’s unlikely water heroes in East Sussex

In East Sussex, a five-year grazing project supported by South East Water is proving that sometimes the best land managers don’t carry clipboards… they have hooves.

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From “dead river” to thriving ecosystem: the River Clyde’s comeback image
From “dead river” to thriving ecosystem: the River Clyde’s comeback

Once the industrial heartbeat of Glasgow, it was also one of the most heavily impacted rivers in Scotland. By the late 20th century, parts of it were described as “dead”.

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What our water use is doing to our fish image
What our water use is doing to our fish

We caught up with WildFish to explore a question we don’t often ask when thinking about water use.

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Campaigns
#LeakyLooChallenge

Did you know one of the biggest water wasters could be hiding in your home?

Water Saving Week 2026

Water Saving Week 2026: save water, save habitats, protect animals.

The UK gets rain, so what’s the strain?

It might rain a lot in the UK, but that doesn’t mean we have unlimited water. Learn about the UK’s water paradox

Water Night 2026

Turn off your taps. Pause for a moment. See how much we rely on water, and why protecting it matters. Join Water Night this October.