Sensors - Ofwat director says more industry trials could help plus more collaboration to drive innovation
With sensing technologies set to become integral to the digitisation of the UK water industry and AMP7, Ofwat associate director Alison Fergusson has said that more industry trials, together with more collaboration could help to drive innovation.
SWIG – on the journey towards SMART water distribution networks?
Mike Strahand, Director of the Sensors for Water Interest Group and MD at Analytical Technologies Inc., takes a bird's eye look at the journey towards smart water networks.
SWIG flags up importance of data in the water industry
Oliver Grievson, Deputy Chairman of the Sensors for Water Interest Group (SWIG) and Technical Lead for the Water Industry at Z Tech Control Systems Ltd, flags up the importance of data for the water sector ahead of SWIG's biennial conference.
Sensors for Water Interest Group appoints new Chairman
The Sensors for Water Interest Group (SWIG) has appointed Andrew Chappell from the Environment Agency as its new Chairman.
Registration now open for WWEM 2018
The organisers of WWEM 2018, the water, wastewater & environmental monitoring event, have published details of a comprehensive programme of conferences, seminars and workshops that will take place during the 2-day (21+22 Nov) event in Telford (UK).
SWIG launches 2018 photography competition
SWIG is inviting all water sector photography enthusiasts to enter a photography competition on the theme of the use of water sensors in the water sector.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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