What we do
We help you, our clients, unlock solutions to the challenges you face
Whatever the scale, wherever the location, we will use our technical expertise, experience, know-how and resources to develop sustainable solutions and equip you to maximise value from these in the future.
Strategy and optimisation
We utilise strategies to optimise water efficiency to build long-term resilience and sustainable objectives.
Asset resilience and investment planning
Independent asset management, hydraulic modelling and investment planning services to build resilient water infrastructure for AMP planning.
Desalination and membrane treatment
We advise on the design, operation, optimisation and troubleshooting of desalination and membrane systems.
Treatment process modelling
Optimise water and wastewater treatment with our process modelling for benchmarking performance, reducing uncertainty and ensuring compliance.
Water recycling
Independent advice across the scheme lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and technology selection through to pilot trials and concept designs.
Treatment process evaluation, optimisation and regulatory compliance
We help to optimise treatment processes and ensure regulatory compliance with expert process evaluation, PFAS control and operational support.
Water quality and emerging contaminants
Improving water quality with robust processes and monitoring of emerging contaminants.
Water efficiency
WRc helps clients understand water demand, develop effective solutions and demonstrate impact.
Research and innovation
Developing applied research, testing new technologies and working with clients, regulators and industries to deliver solutions that make a difference.
Collaborative networks
We have extensive networks of clients and partners across the globe, who we work with to deliver our industry-leading research and innovation.
Knowledge exchange: User groups and forums
Collaborative networks enable members to share experiences, discuss emerging issues, explore new technologies and develop practical solutions.
R&I programmes
Research and innovation programmes designed to develop knowledge and understanding, which includes our long-running collaborative research programme.
Standards and guidance
We provide you with forward-thinking standards and guidance resources recognised by industry-leading companies and organisations.
Operational standards and guidance
We provide you with forward-thinking standards and guidance resources recognised by industry-leading companies and organisations.
Environmental and regulatory compliance
We’re experts in waste regulation and understanding the operational requirements associated with waste processing, treatment and recycling facilities.
Inspection, testing and certification
A range of services to support your knowledge to ensure your facilities and practices are compliant and efficient.
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.
Routine waste monitoring
We deliver specialist waste monitoring for UK thermal treatment plants, using our in-house lab.
Technology testing, evaluation and selection
We deliver formal testing such as MCERTS and custom programmes to verify equipment performance.
Waste characterisation and classification
We carry out comprehensive waste classification using WM3 methodology on complex and challenging waste streams.
Network integrity and leakage management
We analyse underground pipe networks to minimise disruption and reduce asset failure.
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®
An international certification scheme to help suppliers across a range of industries demonstrate the performance of their products and services.
Digital and analytics
Turn complex data into actionable intelligence. We combine data science, GIS and hydraulic modelling to support water network decision-making.
Geospatial analytics
By integrating GIS, asset information, hydraulic models and operational datasets, we help you to visualise networks and identify opportunities.
Hydraulic and environmental modelling
Advanced modelling tools for water, wastewater and environmental systems to evaluate operational and climatic conditions.
Predictive analytics and asset intelligence
We help businesses to make better operational and risk-management decisions through predictive analytics and asset intelligence.
Software and digital tools
Explore specialist software and digital tools for water quality, compliance and environmental risk by addressing specific challenges.
Habitat restoration
We restore natural habitats by supporting biodiversity and enhancing sustainable practices.
Hydroseeding
We create and use a unique mix of mulch, which is organic and biodegradable, to enhance grasses, wild flowers and trees.
Carbonisation and carbon sequestration
Designing effective processes to ensure CO2 is captured and stored, safely limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Biochar – soil sustainability systems
Economical soil solutions used as a topsoil replacement to reduce your impact on the environment and ecosystems.
Peatland and wetland survey and management
We offer a range of services to support increasingly rare peat and wetland habitats, including management planning and sampling.
Let’s work together
Helping you to solve problems with technical expertise and innovative solutions.
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