Research Competitions
Open Competitions
Risk profile of PFAS in distribution systems (C30771)
This project will provide insights into the risk profile of PFAS chemicals in water supplies beyond the water treatment works stage. The study should include an assessment of PFAS in the network to determine if there are locations and materials and products that are deemed high risk to drinking water quality and evaluate the risks of PFAS migration or leachates from these areas of concern.
The deadline for this open tender competition is 05/12/2025.
Consumer confidence in drinking water (C30480)
This research will investigate the factors influencing consumer confidence in drinking water in England and Wales, and how DWI’s communications strategy might evolve to effectively support its statutory and non-statutory responsibilities. It will help answer questions such as:
- What are the public’s current views on drinking water quality?
- What drives or reduces trust in drinking water specifically, independent of broader industry issues?
- What role can or should DWI play in informing, reassuring, and correcting public narratives?
The deadline for this open tender competition is 03/11/2025.
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