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SUEZ SewerBall SolutionFollowing a successful trial by Severn Trent of an innovative new technology developed by French firm SUEZ to help detect potential problems in its sewer network, the water company now intends to purchase the devices and recruit a team of operators. The SewerBall® technology helped Severn Trent engineers detect potential problems in its network of sewer pipes up to three times more quickly than by using traditional methods.

NORTHERN LITHIUM Ludwell Farm DLE Aerial Shot VerticalNorthern Lithium Ltd has announced the successful conclusion of its recent programme of long term 60-day pump tests and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) trials, which sought to further prove the commercial viability of lithium extraction from brines under the Northern Pennine Orefield in Co. Durham, Northeast of England.

The Mining Remediation Authority has announced that Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme using previously untapped heat from a mine water treatment scheme is live in Ammanford and providing low-carbon heat to a nearby industrial site.

Metasphere Ryan Pearson Head of StrategyRapidly increasing uptake of remote sensor technology is revolutionising how sewer networks are monitored and managed across the UK - and has prompted a firmware update from technology company Metasphere, writes Ryan Pearson, head of strategy.

SOUTHERN WATER leakage repair clancySouthern Water has recorded a record breaking year for finding and fixing leaks – thanks to new technology on the streets and in the control room.

SPRING INNOVATION PLATFORMThere’s still time to partner with UK water companies to submit a bid for funding to develop a PFAS chemicals analyser from the Ofwat Water Breakthrough Challenge 6, which launches in September 2025 – the deadline to express interest has been extended to Friday 30 May.

Water pipes cable bound genericTwo innovative projects led by South Staffordshire Water, which operates South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water, have been named winners of the fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge by the Ofwat Innovation Fund.

BEACH ScarboroughAn innovative solution by Yorkshire Water and partners that uses AI models to provide continuous river water quality monitoring at multiple inland bathing water sites has been awarded £1.93 million in Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge competition.

SandSCAPE Dutch skimmer skimming indoor filters in the Netherlands Credit  Thames WaterOfwat Innovation Fund has today announced the winners of the fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge - £42.7 million is being awarded to develop projects and technologies to help solve some of the many challenges facing the water sector.

AMBIBLU MD YANNICK van den NieuwendijkYannick van den Nieuwendijk, Managing Director for the Nordics, UK & Ireland, Amiblu says Ofwat must play an active role in advising about technologies that improve value-for-money and sustainability.

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