Trusted evidence for infrastructure, products, processes and materials

Confidence in infrastructure, products and processes is essential for organisations responsible for critical assets, environmental protection and public health. Whether assessing the condition of ageing networks, investigating asset failures, validating emerging technologies or demonstrating compliance with recognised standards, organisations need robust evidence on which to base decisions. That evidence must be technically rigorous, independent and trusted by regulators, asset owners, suppliers and investors alike.

WRc has been providing inspection, testing and certification services for decades, helping clients understand asset performance, manage risk and gain confidence in new and existing solutions. Our expertise spans the full asset lifecycle, from the inspection and assessment of buried infrastructure through to product certification, process and environmental monitoring and technology verification.

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Specialist facilities, laboratory capabilities and field expertise

We support water and waste companies, technology providers, manufacturers, regulators and industrial clients through a unique combination of specialist facilities, laboratory capabilities and field expertise. Our work includes network integrity assessment and leakage management, forensic failure investigations, precision meter testing, waste monitoring and waste characterisation. We also undertake technology evaluation programmes ranging from bespoke performance assessments through to formal testing against recognised standards and certification schemes.

White Adder Reservoir, East Lothian, Scotland

Inspection, testing and certification services

Network integrity and leakage management

Network integrity and leakage management

We analyse underground pipe networks to minimise disruption and reduce asset failure.

Accuracy meter testing and forensic failure investigation

Accuracy meter testing and forensic failure investigation

We conduct forensic investigations and precision meter testing to pinpoint performance issues, including assurance tests and under-registration tests.

Technology testing, evaluation and selection

Technology testing, evaluation and selection

We deliver formal testing such as MCERTS and custom programmes to verify equipment performance.

WRc testing facilities

WRc testing facilities

WRc’s diverse testing centre in Swindon has a unique range of water technologies that enable robust testing and evaluation.

WRc Approved®

WRc Approved®

An international certification scheme to help suppliers across a range of industries demonstrate the performance of their products and services.

Routine waste monitoring

Routine waste monitoring

We deliver specialist waste monitoring for UK thermal treatment plants, using our in-house lab.

Waste characterisation and classification

Waste characterisation and classification

We carry out comprehensive waste classification using WM3 methodology on complex and challenging waste streams.

Trusted evidence that enables informed decision-making

Through WRc Approved and other recognised testing programmes, we help suppliers demonstrate product performance and accelerate market acceptance. At the same time, our bespoke testing and investigative services enable clients to answer complex technical questions, understand failures, optimise performance and support investment decisions.

By combining practical field knowledge, advanced testing infrastructure and independent technical expertise, we provide trusted evidence that enables informed decision-making, improves asset resilience, supports regulatory compliance and helps organisations deploy new technologies with confidence. From underground assets to innovative products and environmental performance, WRc delivers the assurance needed to reduce uncertainty and drive better outcomes.

Blue and grey water pipes and turn keys

Put your business in the spotlight

WRc Approved® is an international certification scheme to help suppliers across a range of industries demonstrate the performance of their products and services.

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Keep your assets performing at their best

Identify any issues with our professional inspection, testing and certification services to optimise performance.

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