Waterwise East is the regional centre of excellent for water efficiency in the East of England. It aims to reduce water wastage in the region and is primarily focused on development and the built environment.
The East of England is the driest region in the UK. Water resources in the East of England are under increasing pressure from an ambitious development agenda, increasing per-capita consumption, climate change, and ever more stringent environmental standards.
In recognition of this, Waterwise East was established in Septemeber 2007 by a partnership of regional and national water stakeholders including the Environment Agency, The East of England Development Agency, The East of England Regional Assembly, The Government Office for the East of England, The Sustainable Development Round Table for the East of England, and Waterwise.
Who are we?
Waterwise East employs one full time officer, Andrew Pitt who is based at EEDA's Inspire East offices in Thetford.
Business Plan
The Business Plan sets out the aim, objectives, terms of reference and work programme for Waterwise East
The Waterwise East Steering Group
The work of Waterwise East is guided by a Steering Group consisting of the Environment Agency, Inspire East (EEDA), GO East, Waterwise and several other organisations.
Funding
Organisations contributing funding to Waterwise East
About Waterwise
Waterwise, the parent body for Waterwise East, is a UK NGO focused on decreasing water consumption in the UK by 2010 and building the evidence base for large scale water efficiency. Waterwise is the leading authority on water efficiency in the UK.