Yorkshire Water - aerial mapping to prevent bathing water pollution identifies over 32,000 potential misconnections
Aerial mapping by Yorkshire Water to map the county’s bathing waters to help cut pollution has identified over 32,000 potential misconnections, with 2,800 connecting directly to watercourses.
Growing uptake of satellite technology - bridging the connectivity barrier for smarter water networks
Eric Verheylewegen, VP Strategic Initiatives Enterprise and Land Mobile at Viasat, takes a look at why the water sector in showing growing interest in using satellite technology to bridge the existing “not spots” connectivity barrier for smarter water networks.
Amazon data centres - 7 times more water-efficient than industry average
Amazon is reporting that its data centres are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average – saying it is constantly innovating to reduce the amount of water used, resulting in a 52% improvement in water efficiency since 2021.
Scottish Water Horizons - can Scotland support more data centres?
In a blog posted by Scottish Water, Colin Lindsay, Developer Services Manager at Scottish Water Horizons says that locating data centres in the right place is key to ensuring they are sustainable in terms of water resilience and wider infrastructure capacity.
Mining Remediation Authority signs new mine water heat deal with wine giant
Lanchester Wines, the first private business to use mine water heat in Great Britain, has signed a new access agreement with the Mining Remediation Authority.
Why AI sits at the heart of the blue economy transition - using AI to tackle hidden ocean biodiversity risks
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Stig Martin Fiska, Global Head of Cognizant Ocean, takes a look at why AI sits at the heart of the blue economy transition – and using AI to tackle hidden ocean biodiversity risks.
Yorkshire Water to expand successful sewage blockage tech pilot project to 15 new sites
Yorkshire Water is set to roll out innovative Bio-Block® technology at 15 new sites following a successful trial to stop blockages caused by fats, oils and grease (FOG).
New report warns water and energy policies will make or break UK's AI future
A new report is highlighting that overlooking sustainable water and energy management is actively hindering building and operating data centres efficiently and responsibly, threatening the UK's pursuit of digital leadership.
Yorkshire Water begins real time AI water quality project at designated bathing water sites
Yorkshire Water, in collaboration with AI specialists UnifAI Technology, has started an innovative research project that uses AI modelling to provide real-time water quality predictions at designated bathing water sites across the county.
Arup on the next water transition: designing resilient water systems for an age of extremes
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Vikki Williams, Arup’s Digital Water Leader in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa region, discusses the key role AI and digital solutions play in designing resilient water systems for an age of extremes.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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