Pioneering fibre-optic leak detection system saves 2 million litres of water a day
A groundbreaking technology trial using Openreach's fibre network to detect leaks in surrounding water pipes has already prevented the loss of 2 megalitres of water in just three months.
Pioneering fibre-optic leak detection system saves 2 million litres of water a day
A groundbreaking technology trial – which uses Openreach's fibre network to detect leaks in surrounding water pipes – has managed to prevent the loss of 2 megalitres of water – equivalent to the daily use of around 10,000 people, in just three months.
Affinity Water awards major contract to tackle water leaks using Fibre Optic Sensing technology
Affinity Water has awarded a major contract to Lightsonic to deploy its Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing (DFOS) leak detection technology, which is being trialled on Openreach’s existing fibre network. The contract marks a significant investment in the company’s strategy to reduce leakage across its water supply system.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
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