Mitsubishi Electric’s David Bean discusses the key role data plays in delivering Water 2050
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, David Bean, Business Development Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, discusses how Water 2050 sets out the urgent action needed to improve the operational performance of the sector – and how the use of data and advanced data analytics will be key to aiding its delivery.
Yorkshire Water tenders major £38.4 million AMP8 framework for specialist AI service providers
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with a major AMP8 contract to put a framework in place of specialist AI service providers to deliver practical, operationally grounded business-focused solutions worth an estimated £38.4 million (inc VAT).
River Deep Mountain AI releases first artificial intelligence and machine learning open-source models
Collaborative innovation project River Deep Mountain AI (RDMAI) has announced the open-source release of a suite of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models set to transform the way water quality data is collected and used.
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.
Anglian Water seeks supply chain interest ahead of launching procurement process for Sewer Network Performance Platform
Anglian Water is seeking supply chain interest in a market engagement exercise ahead of launching the formal procurement process for a Sewer Network Performance Platform.
Using data science and visualisation to improve asset resilience and environmental performance
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Dr Atai Winkler, Principal Consultant at PAM Analytics, describes his work with Collaborate Water to develop a Predictive Asset Management System using data science and visualisation to improve asset resilience and environmental performance.
Severn Trent transforming wastewater management in industry first trial using AI
Severn Trent is creating artificial intelligence (AI) as part of an industry first trial, that will use technology to predict weather conditions, forecast maintenance, and control waste flow to better manage its network.
Aiimi wins place on Northumbrian Water’s multimillion-pound AMP7 Data Science Framework
Data and analytics specialist Aiimi has announced that it has won a place on Northumbrian Water’s AMP7 Data Science Framework.
Scottish Water tenders £140 million contract for asset inspection, testing and portfolio management
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for asset inspection, testing and portfolio management worth an estimated £140 million.
Modelling pollution risk from wastewater pumping stations enables water companies to target maintenance resources at high risk sites
A new study by Dr Atai Winkler of PAM Analytics shows how modelling the risk of pollution from wastewater pumping station sites using alarm data and asset maintenance data can help identify sites with high risks of pollution so that maintenance resources can be targeted to these sites.
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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. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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