National Cyber Security Centre warns of emerging threat to critical national infrastructure
The National Cyber Security Centre - which is part of GCHQ - has today issued an alert to critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations warning of an emerging threat from state-aligned groups.
Orbital Marine Power unveils new 30MW tidal energy project in Orkney waters
Orbital Marine Power (Orbital), the renewable energy company focused on the commercial deployment of its innovative floating tidal turbine technology, has announced it has been awarded an Option Agreement from Crown Estate Scotland for a new tidal energy project in the Westray Firth.
New report says more work needed to demonstrate benefits of smart water metering for business customers
A new report from CCW is highlighting “the very real extent to which smart water metering is an unfamiliar concept to many businesses” and says more is work needed to explain the benefits of smart water metering trechnology.
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.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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