Innovate UK awards lead-sensing technology partnership ‘outstanding’ status
A three-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) for a hand-held device to detect lead in drinking water has been awarded the highest grade possible by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.
Geospatial Commission launches new digital map of underground pipes and cables
The Geospatial Commission today has launched a new digital map of underground pipes and cables - the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is intended to revolutionise the way we install, maintain, operate and repair the pipes and cables buried beneath our feet.
Northumbrian Water fuels a world-first in green energy expansion with ammonia capture technology
A ground-breaking piece of equipment which will capture ammonia from sewage, with the potential to turn it into green fuel for vehicles, has arrived at Northumbrian Water’s Howdon Sewage Treatment Works.
Researchers awarded £2m funding to use quantum sensor technology for environmental applications
New research into how quantum sensing technology can benefit environmental sciences has been launched at the University of Birmingham.
RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic sea floating wind
Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom.
Microsoft in collaboration with Spring and Impact X on water innovation
Spring, the UK water sector’s innovation centre of excellence, is collaborating with Microsoft and Impact X on a new initiative to make tools and funding available for start-ups to accelerate their companies.
Severn Trent launches phase 2 of Smart Water ambitions for Coventry and Warwickshire
Severn Trent Water is continuing with its ambitions to transform Coventry and Warwickshire into a smart water region with the phase two launch of its smart water network roll-out.
Yorkshire Water invests in smart sensors and mobile network tech to provide remote water quality monitoring
A Yorkshire Water project in the Yorkshire Dales will use smart sensors and mobile network technology to provide remote water quality monitoring.
Severn Trent transforming wastewater management in industry first trial using AI
Severn Trent is creating artificial intelligence (AI) as part of an industry first trial, that will use technology to predict weather conditions, forecast maintenance, and control waste flow to better manage its network.
UKWIR research study calls for step-change in approach to asset management
A major collaborative study from UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) into how the sector can create future value through asset management has published a final report which says a step-change in approach is needed.
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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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