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.
Schneider Electric launches EcoStruxure™ Water Advisor to enhance visibility and performance of water infrastructure
Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure™ Water Advisor, a cloud-based intelligence platform that enables utilities to see what is happening in their infrastructure in real time - pilot projects and early deployment are currently underway globally.
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national award for outstanding use of digital innovation
The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme has received national recognition at the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2026, with design partner AtkinsRéalis winning the Digital Excellence category for its innovative work during the scheme’s detailed design phase.
Scottish Water tenders major £230 million framework contract for Digital Directorate Partners
Scottish Water is currently out to tender with a major framework contract for Digital Directorate Partners covering Networks, Security & Applications Management with an estimated total value of £230 million (exc VAT).
Anglian Water expands transformative AI technology trial with Norwegian firm InfoTiles
Following the successful pilot of its digital asset management technology with Anglian Water, Norwegian digital analytics company InfoTiles is embarking on an expanded proof of concept programme.
Scottish Water uses advanced digital technologies to cut energy consumption by 60%
Scottish Water has made a big dent in its greenhouse gas emissions by deploying advanced technology at 200 pumping stations across its network.
Scottish Water rolls digital technology out to 16 new wastewater sites across Scotland
Scottish Water has adopted new digital technology with an enhanced focus on data which is giving its wastewater site operators a new insight into running critical infrastructure.
Affinity Water scores best leakage results for 2023
Affinity Water has announced they have beaten their leakage target and reduced leakage by 15.8% in 2022/23 against a target of 14%.
New report finds cost inflation-related disruptions and supply chain disturbances remain a challenge for infrastructure projects
A new report says cost inflation-related disruptions and supply chain disturbances in Europe, North America and APAC remain a challenge for infrastructure projects.
National Infrastructure Commission pinpoints strategic gaps in water and flooding infrastructure planning
The National Infrastructure Commission has announced the topics that will sit at the heart of its next major assessment of the UK’s long term infrastructure priorities, to be published in 2023, following analysis of the current performance of key sectors.
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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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