UK water companies trial innovative technologies to tackle leakage and optimise water networks
Next month’s Global Leakage Summit which takes place in London on 25th and 26th June is showcasing developments at six UK water companies using innovative technologies – and trialling others - to increase and maintain efficiency in their networks.
Research examines new links between retreating glaciers and global warming
University of Southampton scientists are using innovative technology to monitor the behaviour of glaciers in real time, in a new bid to understand the link between their retreat, global warming and rising sea levels.
Northumbrian Water underground mapping project gets government pilot go-ahead
The Government’s Geospatial Commission has announced its ambition to bring together the existing data on underground pipes and cables to create an Underground Assets Register.
Microsoft & PWc report says AI can help to tackle global water crisis
A new report from Microsoft and PWc on what can AI do for the economy and environment is highlighting the potential for Artificial Intelligence technologies to have a significant positive impact on the global water crisis by 2030.
South East Water trials IoT digital water meter trial with Vodafone UK
South East Water is the first utility in England to have a full NBIoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) commercial agreement in place with Vodafone UK as part of a digital water meter trial which could revolutionise the way the water industry detects and prevents leaks.
Innovation in the UK’s municipal water sector - collaboration and demand-led approach key to success
A recent Enterprise Ireland water innovation seminar in Dublin, hosted in collaboration with Wet Networks (an Arup and WRc initiative) emphasised the greater need for a demand-led approach to innovation, writes Darragh Cotter, Cleantech Market Advisor based in Enterprise Ireland’s London office.
Pioneering project calls for more companies to join the innovation revolution
A global initiative to create the utility company of tomorrow has taken a significant step forward as Peter Simpson, Anglian Water’s Chief Executive and the driving force behind the programme, called on more companies from around the world to step up to a new set of challenges.
European Commission provides extra €2bn+ to fast track creation of European Innovation Council
The European Commission has taken a decisive step to fast forward the creation of a European Innovation Council with the announcement of a further €2 billion-plus of dedicated funding in 2019-2020.
Anglian Water installs largest filtration system in Europe at Norwich WTW
Anglian Water has started installing a state of the art filtration system at its Water Treatment Works in Norwich as part of its £36 million scheme to keep customers' taps running for decades to come and protect the local environment at the same time.
Waking up to AI in the water industry
While the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still in its infancy in the water management sector, early applications are showing great potential. Andrew Welsh, General Manager – Water Utilities at Xylem UK & Ireland, takes a closer look at how one of the most seemingly unlikely of industries looks set to become one of the most compelling stories to watch in the years ahead.
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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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