SES Water uses new technology to cut smart meter rollout costs by 70% to over 30,000 properties
SES Water has reduced the cost of rolling out smart metering by 70% by transforming existing meters into a fully connected digital network, in partnership with British technology firm B4T.
Water intake screens tech set to play important role in water companies’ major infrastructure projects and industrial sector water use
Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan from HUBER Technology UK take a look at a proven technology which is set to see increasing uptake by both the UK water companies and major water users in a range of industrial sectors in the next few years.
Scottish Water Uses advanced PipeDiver technology to survey concrete pipeline in Dundee
Scottish Water has utilised cutting-edge inspection technology in Dundee to assess the condition of a critical 30-inch trunk water main serving the south of the city.
Bio-based polymer membrane offers a sustainable solution to ‘forever chemical’ cleanup
University of Bath researchers have developed a renewable membrane to capture toxic PFOA pollutants, paving the way for scalable, sustainable water treatment technologies.
South West Water launches new projects to develop new technology to help improve urban water quality
South West Water has launched two new projects to help develop innovative techniques to help improve urban water quality and tackle pollution in waterways.
New report warns cyber attacks hit 93% of UK Critical National Infrastructure as AI threats accelerate
Cyber attacks have now affected almost every UK critical national infrastructure organisation, with 93% reporting a cyber incident in the past year, according to Bridewell’s Cyber Security in CNI Report 2026 released today.
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.
Thames Water's Mogden STW to provide energy recovered from waste water to heat Hounslow homes
Homes and public buildings across the borough of Hounslow are set to receive low-carbon heating thanks to a pioneering project that will recover energy from treated waste water at Thames Water’s Mogden Sewage Treatment Works.
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.
UKWIR launches major research drive - projects include climate change, PFAS & infrastructure resilence
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has announced its latest compendium of Expressions of Interest (EoIs). The UK's leading water sector research organisation is inviting the research and supply chain community to bid on 11 critical projects designed to redefine the sector’s approach to climate change, emerging pollutants and infrastructure resilience.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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- Latest National Flood Risk Assessment shows c4.6 million properties now at risk - up 43% since last assessment in 2023
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