Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world.
Operational Intelligence: the new KPI for water utility companies
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Chris Payne, Co-founder & Director of PureTec Separations Ltd, discusses why operational intelligence is becoming the key to unlocking future performance, resilience and sustainability for the UK water sector.
Confronting the crisis: how to tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity
Antonin Fradin, Head of Smart Operations and Assets for SUEZ Digital Solutions, takes an in-depth look at how organisations tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity.
Severn Trent customers save 4 million litres of water a day during 2024 via smart meters
Severn Trent customers reduced their bills and helped save an average of 4 million litres of water a day during 2024 through using smart meters.
Water Tech AI firm raises further funding to accelerate business expansion
FIDO AI Ltd – the software company helping to rapidly improve global water resilience using AI-led non-revenue water (NRW) reduction and curated water data insights - has announced that it has raised Series B funding required to further scale its business.
The Rise of Smart Water – the development of a multi £-billion market p.a.
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Dr. Mikael Khan, Business Development Manager at Aqua Enviro discusses the rise of smart water technologies and the drivers behind its development into a market predicted to be worth billions of pounds annually.
SWAN Forum to hold 9th Annual Conference in North America
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) has announced that its annual flagship event will be hed in North America or the first time due to the booming regional interest in smart water technologies and rapid growth of the SWAN North American Alliance.
UN report flags up smart water as biggest global technology opportunity
For the third year in a row, smart water technology is perceived as the biggest global market opportunity, topping the list of the 2017 Global Opportunity Report released by DNV GL, Sustainia and the United Nations Global Compact.
Online marketplace set to revolutionize smart technology adoption by water utilities
US-headquartered FATHOM Water Management, Inc. the largest software-as-a-service provider for water utilities, has announced the launch of the FATHOM Store, an online marketplace designed to enable simple, fast and risk-free adoption of new technologies for water utilities.
Anglian Water AMP6 smart water contract win for i2O Water
Smart water networks company i2O Water has been appointed by Anglian Water to help meet future demand for water, improve service levels and reduce its environmental impact during AMP6.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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