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AI is driving new infrastructure demand - so how should the UK water sector respond?
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Jonathan Taylor, UK Managing Director of engineering, technology and consulting services provider Expleo, takes a look at how AI is driving new infrastructure demand and explores how the UK water sector should respond.
Anglian Water awards £360 million multi-supplier AMP8/9 framework for Mechanical, Electrical and DSEAR Services
Anglian Water has awarded a multi-supplier AMP8 framework for the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and DSEAR Services with an estimated value of £360 million including VAT.
Great Yorkshire Rivers pledges to break down more barriers after strong start
Great Yorkshire Rivers partners have come together to celebrate progress made in tackling artificial barriers to improve fish passage in the county’s rivers and lay out ambitious plans for the years ahead.
Yorkshire Water awards £3.6 million AMP8 contract for asset delivery forecast and derisk tool
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 SAAS contract for a forecast and derisk tool with an estimated value of £3.6 million including VAT.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water submits planning applications for £600m Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has submitted their planning applications on the Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy that will secure reliable drinking water supplies for communities across south Wales for decades to come.
Yorkshire Water to begin storm overflow project investigations to begin in Knaresborough
Yorkshire Water will begin ground investigations in Knaresborough next week as part of its £1.5 billion Yorkshire-wide programme to reduce discharges from combined storm overflows (CSOs).
Anglian Water set to invest c £350 million in Lincolnshire between 2025-2030
Anglian Water is set to invest around £350 million across Lincolnshire between 2025 and 2030 as part of its £11 billion AMP8 investment programme - its largest ever programme of investment.
OEP cautions over lack of evidence in Natural England's first Environmental Development Plan to show how outcomes will be met
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has raised concerns that the first Environmental Development Plan (EDP) drafted by Natural England under the Planning and Infrastructure Act does not yet provide sufficient evidence that the intended outcomes for nature will be achieved.
Ministry of Defence announces UK to lead development of advanced undersea sensor payloads for uncrewed underwater vehicles
The Ministry of Defence has announced that the UK is set to lead the development of three advanced undersea sensor payloads for uncrewed underwater vehicles.
Barhale delivers strong financial performance in year to 30 June 2026 – turnover rises to £246 million
Barhale delivered another strong financial performance in the year to 30 June 2026, supported by the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects and the continued growth of both new and established client relationships.
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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. -
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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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