We are a family of UK water professionals

We are a water sector professional body seeking to better equip our members to do their day jobs, advocate for the sector and improve the environment and lives of their communities. We offer a range of services to our members, including events, mentoring, professional registrations, and publications.
Celebrating 80 Years of IWater
The Institute of Water (IWater) is proud to celebrate its 80th Anniversary in 2025, marking eight decades of developing people and shaping the water sector.
Click to watch the highlight video from our 80th Anniversary Celebration to hear directly from some of our members and volunteers — the people who make IWater what it is — and discover what this organisation means to them.
Become a member
Our members come from across the UK water sector with diverse and wide-ranging skills and disciplinary backgrounds; technicians, scientists, engineers, environmentalists, people and culture specialists, researchers and academics, contractors, manufacturers, asset managers, catchment managers, field operatives, senior leaders, regulators and policymakers and more.


Events
Created by water professionals, for water professionals, IWater events bring together expertise, learning, and connection.
From expert-led webinars and hands-on technical site visits to engaging networking opportunities, our events offer something for everyone working in the water sector. Discover why so many professionals consider IWater events one of the most valuable ways to learn, share, and grow by joining an upcoming event today.
New events are added throughout the year, so be sure to stay updated with our events calendar.
Our News
Keep up to date with IWater news, member blogs, network updates and events reviews, by clicking on the below button.
Contact us
0191 422 0088
info@instituteofwater.org.uk
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