£100m challenge launched to cut water use

A challenge-led competition to fund innovations in cutting water use has been launched.

The Water Efficiency Lab has tasked innovators with developing data-driven solutions that cut water use and provide practical actions for customers to reduce their water usage.

Part of Ofwat’s £100m Water Efficiency Fund, the competition is designed to help build a more resilient and sustainable water system across England and Wales. UK Water Minister Emma Hardy said: “[2025’s] prolonged dry weather demonstrates why we all need to take action to protect our water resources, as with a changing climate it is likely we will see pressure on the system continue to grow.”

Entries that provide alternative approaches for properties that are unable to have a water meter fitted, that are hard to meter and that are a low priority to be metered are especially welcome – ensuring solutions are inclusive and widely applicable, making water efficiency possible for everyone. The competition closes on 10 March.

For more information visit waterinnovation.challenges.org

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