Syrinix to join European smart water project
Pipeline monitoring specialist Syrinix has been invited to join a European consortium to design the drinking water supply network of the future.
World first for hi-tech Yorkshire Water pipelining project
An innovative technique which extends the life of water pipes and removes the need to dig up the road is great news for people in Wetherby, where a new material has been used by Yorkshire Water for the first time ever on a live project in the world.
PwC report says innovators expect 60%+ growth and new revenues of US$250bn in next 5 years
The world's most innovative companies expect to grow by more than 60% over the next five years, adding a total of more than US$250 billion in new revenues as a result of sophisticated approaches to innovation in all areas of their operations.
New method for wastewater treatment could replace activated carbon
A new novel adsorbent for removing emerging contaminants from wastewater that is more effective, reusable and environmentally friendly, has been developed by researchers in Temple University’s Water and Environmental Technology (WET) Center.
New research says removal of bacteria key to safety and cleanliness of drinking water
Bacteria commonly found in drinking water create conditions which enable other - potentially harmful - bacteria to thrive, says new research by engineers from the University of Sheffield.
ETV receives warm reception at WRc workshop
The new Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) received favourable views among delegates at a WRc event yesterday, but there were minor reservations from the supply chain about engagement from the water companies.
£1.5m funding for solving water and environment challenges
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.
Innovative UV technology set to transform legionella treatment
The issue of effective legionella bacterium treatment is currently the focus of a consultation launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at the beginning of June on the control of legionella bacteria in water systems – and an innovative UV technology looks set to play an increasingly role in its treatment.
Innovative Durban leakage project has lessons for UK
The UK water companies could learn some useful lessons from a project in Durban, South Africa, which reduced mains pipes burst by 67% - and delivered total annual savings of £93k from an initial investment of £14K in innovative new technology developed in the UK.
Applications for wave and tidal stream £18m funding now open
Today is the opening date for applications for £18 million in funding from the Carbon Trust’s Marine Renewables Commercialisation Fund Wave First Array Support programme.
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Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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.”
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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