United Utilities is looking to appoint an innovation partner for the next five years to provide services co-ordinating each innovation corporate acceleration programme under its award winning ‘Innovation Lab’ initiative.

Anglian Water has become the first business outside of the emergency services to use a live-streaming technology to help engineers plan routine work during lockdown.

Sensor technology used in conjunction with satellites is being used to enhance monitoring of a North East reservoir dam, following a successful pilot project.

Leak detection, sewer inspection and flood defence are some of the areas taking a technological leap forward thanks to some inspired new thinking and cooperation at United Utilities.

South West Water has become the first UK water company to become self-sufficient in installing Advanced Valve Technologies’ (AVT) EZ Valve™ kits, acquiring new equipment and expertise to help control burst situations and reduce service interruptions to customers.

Severn Trent Water is spending around £120 million on phosphorus removal technology up until 2020 in an investment that will see around 100 sewage treatment works upgraded.

Two EU-funded projects are keeping people and their homes safe with the creation of an early warning system for coastal storms, and a system to help local authorities, builders and developers plan ahead.

The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has awarded £1.5 million of funding for seven multidisciplinary projects to meet specific challenges in the water and environment sectors.