Morrison Utility Services pilots use of Google Project Tango in utility sector
Morrison Utility Services is working with Google’s new Project Tango Software Development Kit (SDK) to explore new 3D scanning applications for the utility sector.
Water companies fail to exploit hydropower potential in sewage outfalls
Water companies should start to exploit the hydropower potential in sewage outfalls to meet their ever increasing renewable energy targets and utilise a valuable existing source, according to water and wastewater technology manufacturer Ham Baker.
Quantum technologies could offer commercial potential for water sector
A new roadmap for quantum technologies setting out how UK businesses can lead the world in multi-billion pound industries over the next 25 years has flagged up potential applications in the water sector.
KPMG warns SMEs need to address cyber security or risk losing work
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) risk being disqualified from bidding for work because of the lack of importance they are placing on looking after their valuable client data, according to a survey of procurement managers by KPMG.
Cefas leads marine "Open Data" revolution
Decades’ worth of data revealing the health of seas and marine wildlife, will be made freely available for the first time, following the launch of a new ‘Data Hub’ by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas).
Aquatech Innovation Award 2015 winners announced
The winners of the 2015 Aquatech Innovation Award were announced at the opening ceremony of the Amsterdam International Water Week and 25th edition of Aquatech Amsterdam - overall first place went to an innovative technology able to treat highly saline wastewaters and reclaim almost every drop of water at the same time.
United Utilities smart network responds to rugby final power demand spike
United Utilities helped National Grid to cope with a huge spike in electricity demand in the North West this weekend for the Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and Australia.
Hydro Equipment Association launches global technology roadmap
In the lead up to COP21 in Paris, the Hydro Equipment Association (HEA) has published its Global Technology Roadmap blueprint for hydropower place in the energy mix and issued a call to action for national decision- and policy-makers around the world.
Anglian Water and Sheffield University launch 3D printing trial
In a first for a UK water company, Anglian Water is collaborating with the Sheffield Water Centre in a trial to explore the future of 3D printing technology.
Veolia starts up one of largest desal plants in Europe
Veolia has started up the Campo Dalías desalination plant in southern Spain - the plant is one of the biggest in Europe.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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