Preventing rising main pollutions through machine learning and predictive data analytics
Mounting pressure on utilities to achieve zero pollution events has accelerated sewer investment and action planning but rising main sewers pose a unique challenge. Better analysis of existing data can mitigate risks, says George Heywood, analytics innovation lead for technology specialist Ovarro.
The Rise of Smart Water – the development of a multi £-billion market p.a.
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Dr. Mikael Khan, Business Development Manager at Aqua Enviro discusses the rise of smart water technologies and the drivers behind its development into a market predicted to be worth billions of pounds annually.
Bristol Water to monitor dams remotely using state-of-the-art satellite monitoring
Bristol Water will remotely monitor its 15 dams from space using pioneering DAMSAT satellite technology.
UK water sector moves step nearer to low carbon 3D construction printing on site
The water sector could soon be the first in the UK able to print made-to-measure objects out of sustainable concrete on site.
New safety map will pinpoint UK’s million miles of underground pipes and cables
A comprehensive map of underground pipes and cables is being developed by Thames Water and other utilities to help keep workers safe and reduce disruption for residents and motorists.
World’s most powerful tidal turbine to be launched in Scotland
An EU-backed Scottish engineering company has completed construction of a 2 MW floating tidal turbine. Once installed in the Orkney Islands, it will be the world’s most powerful operational tidal turbine.
Collaborative leakage project between Anglian Water and Ovarro recognised by water sector
A game-changing UK partnership that is bringing significant improvements to leak detection rates globally has been recognised by the water industry.
Leading national water science facility officially opened at Cranfield University
A leading national water science facility has been officially opened at Cranfield University.
The future of hydrogen capture - electricity sourced from tidal power?
Stuart Murphy, Founder, TPGen24, provides a personal view of why a constant supply of cost-effective tidal power will be key to hydrogen capture and production technology.
Opportunities for growth in UK pumps market despite Covid-19 Pandemic
A new report says that opportunities for growth are on offer in the UK pumps market - despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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