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IWA Publishing

The world's leading publisher of water knowledge — advancing science, policy, and practice across the global water community.

Water Knowledge

Publishing at the frontier of water science

SWR Publishing is a leading international publisher of research and technical guidance in water, wastewater, and environmental science. Our portfolio covers peer-reviewed journals, books, and reports trusted by practitioners and researchers in over 100 countries.

From cutting-edge journal articles to practical technical manuals, SWR Publishing connects the water sector with the knowledge it needs to address today's most pressing water challenges.

30+
Academic Journals
500+
Books & Manuals
100+
Countries Reached
1947
Year Founded

Our Portfolio

What we publish

Scientific Journals

Peer-reviewed journals covering water science, environmental engineering, policy, and management — accessible to the global community.

Technical Books

Practical guides and reference works developed by leading experts for water utility professionals and researchers.

Reports & Manuals

Task force outputs, best practice manuals, and technical guidance documents trusted by utilities worldwide.

The Source Magazine

Our flagship member magazine, featuring news, features, and perspectives from across the water sector.

For Authors & Researchers

Share your research with the world

SWR Publishing welcomes submissions from researchers, practitioners, and policy experts working across all aspects of the water sector. Our editorial teams provide rigorous peer review and fast publication timelines.

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Submit Manuscript

Follow journal-specific guidelines and submit via our online portal.

02
Peer Review

Expert reviewers assess scientific rigour and relevance.

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Revision & Acceptance

Revise based on reviewer feedback and receive acceptance decision.

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Publication

Published online and indexed in leading academic databases.

Author Enquiries

Open Access

SWR Publishing supports open access publishing to ensure water knowledge is freely available to researchers and practitioners worldwide, especially in lower-income countries.

  • Gold open access available for all journals
  • Article Processing Charge waivers for eligible authors
  • Creative Commons licensing options
  • Indexed in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science

Explore SWR's knowledge resources

Access journals, books, and reports from the world's leading water publisher.

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