Morrison Utility Services deploys YR free technology for improved operational collaboration
Morrison Utility Services (MUS), the leading utility services provider in the UK, is deploying real time audio and video data capture technology for mobile to deliver more efficient lines of communication and faster information transfer between its back-office personnel and onsite operational teams.
Southern Water opts for real-time data system to manage sewer network
Southern Water has selected the ICMLive real-time operational forecasting and decision support system to help manage and operate its sewer collection system.
£3.9m boost for research to tackle ‘grand challenges’ for water sector
A new £3.9 million research project led by the University of Sheffield announced on Friday involving six universities and 26 companies from across the UK water sector will help the water sector to tackle key challenges, including population growth, ageing infrastructure and climate change.
Innovation and established technology go hand in hand in AMP6
In an Expert Focus interview for Waterbriefing, Steve Morris, Managing Director of Huber Technology, waste water treatment solutions specialists who work with all the main UK water companies and their contractors and delivery partners, talks to Elaine Coles, Managing Editor at Waterbriefing about how continuous innovation in an established product sets it apart from the competition.
LR Foundation publishes Foresight review of structural integrity and systems performance
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the leading UK charity supporting engineering-related research and education worldwide, has launched its Foresight review of structural integrity and systems performance.
United Utilities puts water tech of the future on display
Technology which could reduce the cost of customer bills in future went on display yesterday at United Utilities.
Reports highlight economic impact of business innovation funding
Two independent reports commissioned by Innovate UK, the Government's innovation agency, have highlighted the benefits to the UK economy of funding support for innovative business projects.
Europe invests €16bn in funding for research and innovation via Horizon 2020
The European Commission will boost competitiveness by investing almost €16 billion in research and innovation in the next two years under Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation funding scheme.
Security for the Internet of Things: applications open for £2m UK Govt innovation funding
Innovate UK, the Government’s innovation agency, has launched a new funding competition inviting companies to apply for £2 million of funding to address potential security problems and challenges related to the ‘Internet of Things’.
United Utilities trials enhanced phosphate removal process
United Utilities is upgrading the sewerage system serving Grasmere - some of the money will be spent to enhance phosphorus removal at Grasmere wastewater treatment works, while the remainder will be used to keep the local sewer network flowing more smoothly.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
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.
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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. -
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