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Water Research Institute

Impact

Studies conducted by people within our Research Institute have made and continue to make a real-world impact to people on a global scale.

Wastewater samples being collected at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water treatment works

WeWASH

WeWash brings together the expertise of Cardiff University, Bangor University, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) and Public Health Wales (PHW) to monitor the levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewaters in Wales.

Solving taste and odour problems in drinking water supply

Our research found the causes of taste and odour problems affecting the UK's water supply.

Reducing the effects of flooding and flood water contamination

Our research is helping to improve flood resilience and reduce the health risks associated with flooding.