Water
Case study
We’ve worked with the water industry for years. One project: Tidal Flood Risk Management Plan for the River Thames.
From extreme rainfall to heatwaves, weather can have a significant impact on the water industry. By working closely with the sector, we’ve developed a range of products to help face these challenges, improve performance, increase efficiency and aid planning
Our world-leading climate services also give us an insight into the challenges of the future, helping you to manage risk and plan ahead.
We offer the most advanced scientific solutions to real water and sewage issues.
Water services
From forecasting demand for water to the risk of algal blooms developing in reservoirs, we offer a range of tailored services for the water industry.
Sewerage services
Our forecasting services can help you to take a proactive approach to whatever the weather has in store.
International water services
From days ahead to more than a century into the future, our global forecasts can help you assess, plan, and maximise the efficiency of your investments.
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How we can help
The Met Office has continued to work closely with the water industry to develop a range of services that meet specific water and waste water needs. Our products allow water companies to face the challenges that severe weather presents, with confidence.
We provide critical weather information focused on the issues that matter to our customers. Our increased focus on the water sector has ensured that we are able to offer the most advanced scientific solutions to real water and sewage issues throughout the year.
Benefits
There are a number of benefits of integrating Met Office water services into your company’s operations. These include:
- Improved business performance and asset optimisation.
- The capacity to reduce operational expenditure through improved planning, resulting from better weather-related intelligence.
- An increased ability to meet and exceed regulatory targets.
- Delivering increased value to your shareholders through exceeding customer and regulatory expectation.
- Improved ability to predict demand and output on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis.
- The opportunity to more effectively manage energy costs, maintenance, and staffing schedules through accurate and timely forecasts.
- Better ability to manage future risks associated with the impacts of climate change.
