Smart meters are just the beginning: how can water companies handle the coming data flood?
In the second of a series of Expert Focus articles for WaterBriefing, John Lillistone Director of Water at Arqiva, explains that smart meters are just the beginning and takes a look at how water companies can handle the coming data flood.
Wessex Water’s £50 million enhanced Durleigh Water Treatment Centre near Bridgwater comes into service
Wessex Water has announced that a £50 million enhancement at its Durleigh Water Treatment Centre near Bridgwater has been brought into service.
Thames Water and project partners awarded £1.5m to drive innovation and efficiencies within water sector
Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge has awarded £1.5 million to four Thames Water led projects which will support the water sector to better meet the needs of customers, communities, and the environment.
ABB launches innovative digital solution to reduce energy use and optimize operations in wastewater plants
ABB has announced the launch of a new digital solution which addresses the un-precedented challenge faced by wastewater treatment plant operators to achieve both the lowest energy use, and the highest operational standards.
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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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