Providing a Platform for Research and Innovation UK Water Sector

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1 Providing a Platform for Research and Innovation UK Water Sector Steve Kaye CEO - UKWIR 27 th November

2 UKWIR Members o Affinity Water o Anglian Water o Bristol Water o Dwr Cymru Welsh Water o Irish Water o Northern Ireland Water o Northumbrian Water o Portsmouth Water o Scottish Water o Severn Trent Water o SES Water o South East Water o South Staffs Water o South West Water o Southern Water o Thames Water o United Utilities o Wesse Water o Yorkshire Water 22

3 About UKWIR Not For Profit organisation set up in 1993 by UK water companies Funded and wholly owned by its 19 current members Common interest (One Voice)research themes Annual subscription revenue 3M 33

4 UKWIR Community: Role Board Staff Programme Leads Project Managers Project Steering Group Company R&D Managers Numbers & Comments 1 Eecutive Director CEO; 16 Non Eec Directors - 1 for each WASC, 3 representatives for WoCs 5 full time staff, 1 part time 10 eperts in key research themes, all senior roles within member organisations 15 to 25 all part-time contractors Made up of over 150 employees of member organisations, government and regulators 19 member employees - one for each member org. 44

5 Past UKWIR Projects some eamples Rainfall intensity for sewer design - Pesticide risk mapping The future role of customer and stakeholder engagement Advanced condition assessment of critical pipes SAGIS (Source Apportionment GIS) 55

6 Why create a platform for Research and Innovation in the UK Water Sector? To drive real outcomes in areas of common interest Leverage funding for projects Bring stakeholders together Engage other industrial sectors Support from and involvement of regulators, lateral endorsement and partnerships Reduces the problem of fragmentation in the water industry Do research collaboratively & deliver outcomes locally A platform for Open Innovation Develop short, medium and long term projects 66

7 7 Drinking Water Wastewater Sustainability Cross cutting Overview of Big Questions 12 BQ s across 4 Themes 1. How do we halve our abstractions by 2050? 2. How will we achieve zero leakage in a sustainable way by 2050? 3. How do we achieve zero interruptions to water supplies by 2050? 4. How do we achieve 100% compliance with drinking water standards (at point of use) by 2050? 5. How will we deliver an environmentally sustainable wastewater service that meets customer and regulator epectations by 2050? 6. How do we achieve zero uncontrolled discharges from sewers by 2050? 7. How do we achieve zero customers in water poverty by 2030? 8. What is the true cost of maintaining assets and how do we get this better reflected in the regulatory decision making process 9. How do we ensure that the regulatory framework incentivises efficient delivery of the right outcomes for customers and the environment? 10. How do we become carbon neutral by 2050? 11. How do we turn all wastes we receive and generate into products by 2030? 12. Zero problem plastics in the water cycle 77

8 Big Picture A Strategic Approach Halve Abstractions Zero Leakage Drinking Water Zero Interruptions 100% Compliance Sustainable WW Service Zero uncontrolled discharges Wastewater Regulatory framework, (incentivising - asset maintenance, efficiency etc.) Customers, Regulation Asset Management 2030 Zero Water Poverty Carbon Neutrality 2020 Sustainability Waste into products

9 Vision How do we achieve zero leakage in a sustainable way by 2050? Outcomes We can confidently quantify leakage and demonstrate when it is zero New leaks on eisting networks are minimised All new leaks are found quickly after they break out Repairs are quick, economic with min. disruption Back-ground leakage is eliminated All new pipework is leak-free when laid, and remains so throughout its economic life We can make accurate local water balances We can install near universal customer metering We can develop strategies to prevent or minimise new leaks We can install realtime alarms on new or imminent leaks We have remote leak detection tools (e.g. drones) We have effective acoustic & non acoustic detection methods We have improved zero/ minimum ecavation techniques We understand the nature and magnitude of background leakage We have better tools and techniques, QA and staff training to prevent leaks We have improved specifications for new networks Key Benefits We have accurate knowledge of where water is going within DMAs We have improved knowledge of how and why leaks break out and grow We have indicators (e.g. flow, pressure, noise) for new or imminent leaks We know how to make correlators more effective We know how/where to measure for detection We have developed plastic and AC pipe tracing tools We have improved structural lining techniques We understand how to prevent repeat bursts a Understand the balance between use, supply pipe leakage, plumbing losses and meter under-registration 1 A1 2b Use of smart Develop low cost networks for local flow leakage measurement management techniques A3 A2 B4 How to prevent or minimise leaks on eisting pipes B3 Prediction of future leakage and burst rates for different types of pipes 3,4,5 B2 How does deterioration of pipes evolve into leakage B1 Deterioration processes in mains and services of various materials C5 Causes of transients in distribution networks 8 C3 Impact of network operation on leakage 6, 7 C1 Deterioration processes in joints of various types C6 Use of remote imagery for leak detection Enhancing 9 the C4 transmission and detectability of leak noise on plastic pipes 10 C2 Transient v steady state detection methods Use of optical fibres for detection D3 Development of techniques for tracing non-metallic pipes D2 How to pinpoint leaks very accurately from the surface 13 D1 Incidence and causes of repeat bursts at old repairs ) E2 Where does background leakage occur? How great is it? E1 Comparison of curedin-place and sprayed structural linings A B Priority Projects C X Original Proj. D E Numbers 11 C7 E3 Development of platelet-type techniques (by suppliers) 15 Establish high spec. F1 DMAs to demonstrate zero leakage is achievable F F5 Development of self-healing pipes (by suppliers) F4 Cost benefit of high spec networks in terms of maint. savings 14 F3 Making new pipework leak-free with eisting techniques F2 Identify and quantify leakage in new DMAs and relate to installation 9

10 Vision 100% compliance with Drinking Water Standards at point of use Outcomes Customers are satisfied with their drinking water An appropriate balance of risk for substances of concern, their public health impact, and mitigation Ownership and responsibility for water quality is clear and all play their part in its protection Regulate the right things Zero Chemical & low energy treatment processes Key Benefits We can measure taste and odour quantitatively We understand the occurrence of taste and odour We can identify emerging contaminants of concern We can implement cost effective measures for removal We understand the impacts of microplastics on drinking water quality We can implement processes to remove microplastics We have accurate information about DBPs and their precursors We can implement cost effective means to minimise DBPs We understand the use of CI as a treatment option CI can be implemented as part of the treatment process We understand the chemistry that controls the solubility of lead We can determine the affordable & acceptable solutions for Pb compliance We have the right tools to deliver the right solutions We have an adaptive system that responds to change We can inactive viruses in distributed water cost effectively and sustainable We can inactive viruses using sustainable means We can identify the biochemical pathways to resolve treatment needs We can implement sustainable solutions Taste & odour occurrence and fate 1 Taste & odour - methods of detection 8 Removal or elimination techniques WWTW or WTW 4 Toicology/ Treatability review of CIP etc. comps 1 Risk assessing CIP data in terms of implications for DW sources 5 Advanced 6 Micro plastics & toicology Nanoparticles removal efficacy information about DBPs & their precursors 3 2 Micro plastics Nanoparticles data gathering 9 Optimised solutions to minimise DBPs Improved understanding of DBPs of concern 10 Identify & implement catchment and raw water interventions 7 Catchments as the first stage of treatment 6 Integrity of systems Company & customer 4 Educating customers about lead control solutions 2 Protecting water quality in the home (domestic fitures & fittings) 5 Affordable and acceptable (to customers) lead control solutions 3 New methods for lead control materials and linings 1 Better understanding of the chemistry of the control of lead 6 How to eliminate use of chlorine as disinfectant 4 How to produce biologically stable/ low AOC water in the UK Real time 2 monitoring of bacteria downstream of WTWs 7 Achieving minimum but stable disinfection Monitoring disinfection residual in the network (better & at optimal points) 3 Treatability/ Disinfection efficacy for virus inactivation Data gathering for viruses Priority Projects A B C D E Investigating biological pathways to treatment Taking energy out of processes 2 1 Intensifying natural processes 10

11 Other challenges & opportunities in our sector Digital Transformation o Real time control o Developing sensors o Connecting the OT to the IT Tote o Making more of our ageing assets o Low or No build solutions o More asset maintenance and optimisation New skills and people of the future o Data o Comple models o Customer engagement 11

12 Emerging Cross Cutting Themes Assets of the Future SMART, Real Time, Condition Monitored Sustainability Circular Economy, Natural Capital, Triple bottom line, reduce carbon, Waste to products Great Customer Eperience Behaviour, Choice, Engagement, Segmentation, Contribution 12

13 Opportunities to Collaborate 13

14 Eamples of projects moving forward obiological pathways for water treatment ozero chemical & low energy treatment of water oreal time sensing and control of processes omicro plastics Sink to river River to tap o AMR (Anti-Microbial Resistance) ounderstanding Customer side leakage ocreating a circular economy 14

15 Developing our 3 year plan Quantified Problem Specifications/setting contet of BQs Hold multi stakeholder events o Zero problem plastics in the water cycle o Zero leakage o Waste into products o Etc Route maps and projects established for al 12 big questions Develop cross cutting themes Raise the profile of UKWIR and increase outcomes/benefits Attract eternal funding Grow our Research and Innovation Programme 15

16 Net Steps Accelerate BQ Route maps Develop a balanced programme of short, medium and long term projects More industry support to deliver strategic research programmes Engage other organisations more collaboration Increase eternal funding Benefits realisation Improve web site Strengthen UKWIR brand Increase communication our successes and future strategy Establish dialogue with Water UK & UK Regulators 16

17 Thank you Come and work with us 17