Amazon data centres - 7 times more water-efficient than industry average
Amazon is reporting that its data centres are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average – saying it is constantly innovating to reduce the amount of water used, resulting in a 52% improvement in water efficiency since 2021.
Scottish Water Horizons - can Scotland support more data centres?
In a blog posted by Scottish Water, Colin Lindsay, Developer Services Manager at Scottish Water Horizons says that locating data centres in the right place is key to ensuring they are sustainable in terms of water resilience and wider infrastructure capacity.
Mining Remediation Authority signs new mine water heat deal with wine giant
Lanchester Wines, the first private business to use mine water heat in Great Britain, has signed a new access agreement with the Mining Remediation Authority.
Why AI sits at the heart of the blue economy transition - using AI to tackle hidden ocean biodiversity risks
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Stig Martin Fiska, Global Head of Cognizant Ocean, takes a look at why AI sits at the heart of the blue economy transition – and using AI to tackle hidden ocean biodiversity risks.
Yorkshire Water to expand successful sewage blockage tech pilot project to 15 new sites
Yorkshire Water is set to roll out innovative Bio-Block® technology at 15 new sites following a successful trial to stop blockages caused by fats, oils and grease (FOG).
New report warns water and energy policies will make or break UK's AI future
A new report is highlighting that overlooking sustainable water and energy management is actively hindering building and operating data centres efficiently and responsibly, threatening the UK's pursuit of digital leadership.
Yorkshire Water begins real time AI water quality project at designated bathing water sites
Yorkshire Water, in collaboration with AI specialists UnifAI Technology, has started an innovative research project that uses AI modelling to provide real-time water quality predictions at designated bathing water sites across the county.
Arup on the next water transition: designing resilient water systems for an age of extremes
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Vikki Williams, Arup’s Digital Water Leader in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa region, discusses the key role AI and digital solutions play in designing resilient water systems for an age of extremes.
PipeUP and CH4NGE are Water Breakthrough Challenge winners for Yorkshire Water
Two innovation projects led by Yorkshire Water have been announced as Water Breakthrough Challenge Winners 2026.
Water-purifying mushrooms, 3D printed infrastructure and AI-enabled microphones to monitor river life among winners of £58m Water Breakthrough Challenge
Nineteen pioneering solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the water sector have been awarded £58 million, as the winners of the sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge are announced.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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