UKCEH launches major new Digital Platform to help UK tackle growing flood and drought risks
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has launched a major new digital platform which will give researchers, government and industry access to the high-resolution water data needed to better understand, model and respond to floods and droughts across the UK.
Portsmouth Water partners with Ministry of Defence and Smarti on water-saving pilot project
Portsmouth Water has partnered with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and technology specialist Smarti to launch a new pilot project aimed at reducing water consumption and improving efficiency across operational sites.
Scottish Water trials mobile reed bed pilot to bring flexible wastewater treatment to rural sites
A mobile plant-based approach to wastewater treatment which can be targeted at specific sites as required is being trialled by Scottish Water for the first time - the mobile reed beds can be easily moved between sites as needed.
Thames Water uses satellites, AI and thousands of acoustic sensors to find and fix leaks faster as South‑East drought pressure intensifies
Thames Water is using satellite data, AI and tens of thousands of acoustic sensors to find leaks and fix leaks faster as as drought conditions and temporary use restrictions put extra pressure on water resources across the region.
Wildfires - United Utilities introduces heat seeking drones to detect lingering hotspots
Heat seeking drones are giving United Utilities ‘eyes in the sky’ as teams continue to tackle lingering heat hotspots following recent moorland fires.
Scottish Water uses innovative technology to reduce plastic waste in laboratories
Scottish Water has become the first utility in the world to adopt an innovative technology aimed at substantially reducing plastic laboratory waste and making the handling process more efficient, lower carbon and easier to track.
No Dig Live to reveal technology changing how Britain installs, maintains and renews below-ground infrastructure
This September, the technology changing how below-ground infrastructure is installed, repaired and renewed will be brought above ground at No Dig Live 2026.
National Cyber Security Centre adds water sector example to Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) a part of GCHQ, has added a water sector example to the NCSC’s Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology (OT) demonstrating how organisations can apply the Principles.
BFY Group's Neal Edmonson discusses what water can learn from energy's smart meter rollout
Neal Edmonson, Client Director who leads the Water Networks team at BFY Group, one of Europe’s fastest-growing management consultancies, discusses what water can learn from energy's smart meter rollout.
UK tech company launches plug-and-play machine to harvest drinking water from air
UK tech company Ahbstra has launched the ARK, a plug-and-play machine that harvests high quality drinking water from air at the rate of up to 500L/day even in dry and hot climates.
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Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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