"ChatGPT" for the water sector - UKWIR launches groundbreaking bespoke AI search tool
In a period of unprecedented change and scrutiny for the UK water sector, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) have announced a significant advancement in accessing its critical water research, with the launch of a groundbreaking bespoke AI search tool.
Stream wins global Esri award for geospatial innovation - UK water initiative gains recognition for open data sharing portal
Stream, a UK water open data initiative, has won an Esri ‘Special Achievement in GIS Award’ for its pioneering work in helping water companies to share their data with each other and various stakeholders, including innovators, citizens, regulators and interest groups.
Benefits of using new build screens to deliver on tough CSO targets in AMP8
Dale Foster, Business Development Manager with leading wastewater technology specialists HUBER Technology UK, takes a look at how new build solutions afford the water companies a better opportunity to meet demanding timescales and tough regulatory targets in AMP8 to deliver speedy improvements to CSO infrastructure - and also keep costs down in terms of both time and money.
First commercial-scale green hydrogen projects in the country sign long-term contracts
The first commercial-scale green hydrogen projects in the country have signed long-term contracts - 10 projects from the first phase of the government's flagship hydrogen programme can begin construction.
How can Ofwat encourage the uptake of more innovative water infrastructure in the UK?
Yännickvan den Nieuwendijk, Managing Director for the Nordics, UK & Ireland, Amiblu discusses why 2025 will be a critical year for the transformation of the UK’s water infrastructure.
United Utilities rolls out new AI tool to tackle storm overflows
United Utilities is rolling out new AI technology to better understand the performance of its storm overflows.
South West Water's real-time monitoring network drives faster action on storm overflows
South West Water’s investment in cutting-edge, real-time monitoring technology is transforming how storm overflows are managed - reducing spills, enabling faster responses, and protecting the environment.
River Deep Mountain AI releases first artificial intelligence and machine learning open-source models
Collaborative innovation project River Deep Mountain AI (RDMAI) has announced the open-source release of a suite of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models set to transform the way water quality data is collected and used.
New study confirms mine water heatis technically achievable, cost-effective and ready to scale
A new study from the Mining Remediation Authority around drilling into abandoned coal mines for mine water heat schemes provides the strongest evidence yet that the low-carbon technology is technically achievable, cost-effective and ready to scale.
First commercial mine water heat scheme in Wales officially opened
Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Evans has opened Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme in Ammanford, showcasing low-carbon energy from former coal mines.
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Esh-Stantec and Hauff-Technik partnership trial advanced mechanical sealing systems on live Northumbrian Water projects
A partnership between Esh-Stantec and German-based sealing technology specialist Hauff-Technik are trialling advanced mechanical sealing systems - long used in the European power sector - on live Northumbrian Water projects. -
Real-time now in Romania for bNovate’s microbial water treatment control
bNovate Technologies, the leading provider of real-time microbial water monitoring solutions, has signed an important new distribution agreement with Food Instruments SRL to facilitate water quality improvements and environmental compliance in Romania. -
British Plastics Federation Pipes Group chief explores 20 years of progress in the sector
Caroline Ayres, who retires as Director of the BPF Pipes Group in August 2025 after 12 years in the role, takes a look back at some of the changes in the industry over the last 20 years and offers some thoughts about its future. -
Barhale announces two new director appointments
Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has announced the appointment of James Haddon in a newly created role of Director of Low Carbon Solutions and Joe Solomon as Regional Director (Eastern) .
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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